Do2tun, also fondly pronounced (D-O-To-The-T-U-N) has his real name as Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode. He is a famous Nigerian on-air personality, video jockey, entrepreneur, hype man and actor reputed for his work with Cool FM and hosting a number of shows in Nigeria and abroad.
Do2tun was born on 8 April, 1984 in Lagos, Nigeria. His father is a civil engineer and mother, a nurse. Do2tun has other sibling named Pepenazi who is also a musician. He hails from Odigbo in Ondo state in south western Nigeria. He is the first of three children in a family.
Do2tun’s Educational Background
Do2tun had his elementary education at the Kemeesther Nursery and primary school in Surulere, Lagos and the Mayflower school, Ikenne, Ogun state for primary and secondary certificates respectively.
He later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication from the Lagos State University with specialty in Advertising and Public Relations.
Do2tun’s Career
Do2tun kick-started his career as a dancer dated back to his University days when he formed the group “Xtreme dancers”.
He featured in good number of shows and events on campus and beyond, which of course laid the foundation for his career.
Do2tun became widely and professionally known when he featured in a number of videos with top Nigerian music stars like D’banj in what is popularly known as Why Me and Same Ni by Dj Zeez music video and many others.
Shortly after school, he joined (now P-Square’s official choreographer), Nonso Asobe’s (a.k.a. Don Flexxx) dance group, Ignite and performed in many events.
In 2006, Do2tun featured on popular African act, D’banj’s smashing hit, Why Me video as a dancer and on DJ Zeez’s, Same Ni video.
At the peak of his dancing career, Dotun made entry into media space and gained wider prominence as a TV and radio personality, hosting shows and concerts.
Do2tun ventured into broadcasting in 2004 as an intern with Cool FM and over time, he got the rare opportunity to host a show which turned out to be very successful.
Do2tun has so far hosted several high profile shows like Chevrolet football fan show, Love zone, Midday Oasis show, Friday nite partyMix and many more.
Do2tun is also an hypeman and event host. He has hosted events like Start Music trek, Etisalat cloud 9 music concert, COPA Lagos, Castle lite concert, The Kingmaker concert, Pepsi Lituation Concert, Coke studio season 4 and Soundcity Urban Blast Festival, which of course was the biggest music concert of 2014, featuring artists like Wizkid, Davido, D’banj, Tiwa Savage, Patoranking, Wande Coal and many more.
The versatile young and vibrant Nigerian video jockey and on air-personality is the CEO of Ecleftic entertainment which is the record label of his Junior brother, Pepenazi.
At a later interview, Do2tun cited Legendary American On-Air Personality Howard Stern and Charlemagne Tha God and Dj Khaled who played great influence in his broadcasting career.
Endorsements
The renowned and talented entertainer is a social influencer who handles social media and creates content for Bank of Industry. He is also creative director for Ile Ila and Angeli Stores.
He has also done social media activations for various brands like Coca-Cola, Guinness, Martell, Castle Lite and a lot more
Awards And Nominations
Do2tun has in the course of his career earned good number of awards and nominations, most notably as:
- Radio personality of the year at the Society Awards
- Broadcaster of the year at the Future Awards
- OAP of the year at the Dynamix all Youth Awards
- On Air personality of the year at the City People Awards
- On Air personality of the year at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards
His Marital Status
Do2tun is happily married to Omotayo, who is the sister of popular Nigerian musician D’banj. The union is blessed with 2 children. Nothing much is known about his family affairs as he keeps this from the public domain.
Do2tun’ Net Worth
Do2tun is one of the richest and most influential Nigerian on-air personalities and video jockeys with an estimated net worth of over $1 million dollars. His huge earnings come from broadcasting, video jockey and endorsements.
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