BNXN: Biography, Songs And Net Worth

By keninfo October 30, 2022 Entertainment 0 Comments

Daniel Benson is his real name, also widely and professionally known as BNXN and formerly called Buju. He is a talented Nigerian Afrobeat fusion singer, song writer and record producer.

He was born on May 19, 1997 in Lagos. He hails from Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. He grew up in Gbagada area of Lagos State, after which his family relocated to Ogun State.

BNXN’s Educational Background

BNXN had his primary and secondary education in Lagos respectively.

He later bagged a Bachelor’s degree from Babcock University, Ogun State.

BNXN’s Music Career

BNXN kick-started his music career in 2018 and has since made tremendous stride in the industry.

He was shot to limelight in 2019 after he collaborated with Nigerian rapper, Zlatan Ibile to release Spiritual Remix.

In October 2023, BNXN released the extended play project, ‘Sorry I’m Late’ under the management of T.Y.E/EMPIRE. It featured guest appearances from Nigerian Highlife music duo, The Cavemen, and production from Steph, Perlz, Denzl, Timi Jay and Rexxie.

The project was mixed and mastered by Vtek and Poppil, applauded by Motolani Alake of Pulse Nigeria that it “projects confidence, wins and comfort”.

BNXN also performed his first show in London on 30 November, marking the beginning of his ‘Sorry I’m Late’ tour and currently one of the most featured artists in the industry.

On 22 December 2023, the talented music star headlined his first sold-out concert, which was also his debut concert in Lagos held at Balmoral Convection centre, Lagos.

He has also done good number of cover of songs by some of his favorite artistes, like P-Square, D’banj, 2Baba, 9ice and Olu Maintain.

In 2022, Buju officially changed his name to BNXN to avoid confusion for being mistaken with Buju Banton and having more unique branding.

BNXN has since collaborated with other top music icons including Pheelz on the single, ‘Finesse’ in March 2022. The song was a big hit and peaked at number 52 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart.

In July 2022, BNXN featured on the Jae5 song “Propeller” alongside British rapper Dave, with the song topping first 40 single in the United Kingdom, entering the chart at number 38.

BNXN has so far released good number of hit songs, some of which are:

Daniel Benson
Kilometer
Something Sweet
Ogechukwu (feat. The Cavemen)
I Do and For Here.
Confident
Spiritual
Testimony
Feeling
Mood
Lenu
Outside
Outside
Lenu (featuring Burna Boy)
Mood (featured by Wizkid)
Feeling (featured by Ladipoe)
Testimony
Spiritual
Confident (featuring Zlatan)
Sorry I Am Late
Never Stopped
Sweet Daddy, among others.

BNXN was formerly signed to Spaceship Collective, owned by Burna Boy. He left the label in April 2023 after the expiration of his contract and founded his own music imprint, To Your Ears Entertainment.

Awards and Nominations

BNXN has been nominated for several awards and won some, most notably:

2020 Revelation of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards.
2022 Next Rated of the year at the Headies held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centrein Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
2022 Best Rap Single also at the Headies and several nominations at AFRIMMA and Grammy Awards.

His Personal Life

BNXN is not yet married, but believed to be in a relationship with his level of popularity and wealth in the entertainment industry. Nothing much is known about his private life as he keeps this top secret from the public domain.

The talented singer is presently based in Victoria Island, Lagos, where he is doing amazingly well in his career.