BOJ’s Biography, Songs, Marriage And Net Worth

BOJ has his real name as Bolaji Odojukan. He is a British-Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He is one-third of the musical group DRB LasGidi with TeeZee and Fresh L, also widely known as a pioneer of alté, which he described as “freedom to express yourself without boundaries, without the constraints of the mainstream in whatever sector, whether that’s fashion, whether that’s music, whether that’s photography, whatever it is man”.

BOJ was born 22 April, 1994 in London. He grew up in both the UK and Nigeria.

BOJ’s Educational Background

BOJ studied Business Management and Audio Engineering in the University. Upon graduation, he returned to Lagos in 2015 and since then remained on the top table in the music scene.

BOJ’s Music Career

BOJ’s journey into music has been a significant one, as his parents have been of immense influence in his music career.

So, coming from a family of music background, he grew up to see his parents played Lauryn Hill, Lagbaja, and Wyclef records in the house. At the young age of 9, he began making music while still schooling at Malvern College, in Malvern, Worcestershire, England.

BOJ later joined the group DRB LasGidi in 2007 with his school friends Teezee and Fresh L.
On February 21 2014, he released his first solo mixtape titled #BOTM, including the single “Bolaji On The Microphone”, abbreviated as “BOTM”.

December 14, 2014 was another giant strides in his music career, as the single won the Best Alternative Song, at the ninth edition of the Headies Awards. The deluxe was later released on 13 April 2016.

BOJ determination to make it to the pinnacle of the music profession remained undaunted. He pursued it with vigour and on 13 July 2016, he signed a recording contract with HF Music, and released his first debut album Magic, on October 13, 2017.

BOJ also released two collaborative extended play’s titled ‘Make E No Cause Fight’ in 2018, with Ajebutter22 and ‘Make E No Cause Fight 2’ in 2019 respectively with Ajebutter22 & Falz.

On October 14, 2018, BOJ was part of the “Smooth Taste, That’s Why” campaign that launched on thirteen billboards around Lagos and Abuja, by Jameson Irish Whiskey.

In 2019, he signed a publishing and distribution deal with MOVES Recordings, with the release of “Your Love (Mogbe)”, with Afro Nation, featuring Tiwa Savage.

In September 18, 2020, BOJ released another hit single “Abracadabra” featuring Davido and Mr Eazi.
The versatile singer also released the single “Money & Laughter” in the month of July, 2023 featuring Nigerian singer Zamir and Ghanaian singer Amaarae.

There has never been any dull moment in his music career. On 23 July 2023, he appeared on Dave’s album We’re All Alone in This Together on the song “Lazarus”. On December 10, 2023, MOVES Recordings featured “Your Love (Mogbe)”, and “Abracadabra”, in its double compilation album, 5 Years of Culture: Afrobeats, and 5 Years of Culture: Rap & Drill.

BOJ has done good number of collaborations with top Nigerian and other international singers including Davido, Mr Eazi, Wizkid, Fireboy DML, Buju, Enny, Tiwa Savage, Darkovibes, Kofi Jamar, Joey B, Amaarae, Obongjayar, Moliy, Mellissa, Teezee, Zamir, Fresh L, Victony, and Afro Nation.

On 22 April 2022, he released his album Gbagada Express. He also featured with guest artistes from within and outside the country. He has maintained his global recognition over the years with large fan base.
BOJ has so far embarked on local and international Tours and supporting various projects, including:

• Chapter One Tour (with Falana) (2019)

He has also attended various Concerts both national and international, most notably:
• One Mic Naija (2015)
• Gidi Culture Festival (2017)
• Jameson Connect Independence Day (2018)
• ART X Lagos (2018)
• Porkoyum Food Fest (2018)
• Tiger’s “Uncage Party” (2019)
• Afro Nation (2023)

BOJ has also collaborated with top key players in the industry. He co-headlined with:
• (Seyi Shay, Naeto C, and Falz) (2016) at COPA Lagos.
• Nativeland (with Skepta, J Hus, Burna Boy) (2016)
• Our Homecoming (with Black Sherif, Fireboy DML, and BNXN) (2022)
• Afro Nation (with Machel Montano, Olamide, Wande Coal, Chronixx, Kizz Daniel, Naira Marley, Tory Lanez, Maitre Gims, and Teni) (2020)

 

BOJ also Supported other projects including:
• Our Homecoming (with Nonso Amadi) (2015)
• Gidi Culture Festival (with Ycee) (2016)
• OLIC2 (with Olamide) (2016)
• rare Live concert (with Odunsi (The Engine)) (2018)
• The Redtv Rave (with Burna Boy, Jidenna and Olamide) (2019)

His Artistry Prowess

BOJ is indeed a star to reckon with in the music industry. He revealed that Bob Marley, Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, Fela Kuti, Lagbaja, and Sean Paul are his role models who played significant roles in his music career.
He is widely known to be one of the pioneers of the fusion genre Alté, which incorporates musical influences.
From afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, hip hop, and alternative R&B, he has proved himself worthy, a term he demonstrated in his 2014 song “Paper”, and was later used to describe left-field styles of music.

His Private Life

BOJ’s private life is not open to the public domain. He is probably in a relationship which has not received social media attention. From all indications, the singer is currently much more concerned about making it bigger in his music profession in the coming years ahead. Nothing is known about his female relationship as he has kept it from the public.

BOJ’s Net Worth

BOJ has made it big in the music industry with a net worth of about $500,000 dollars. His revenue comes from live streams, stage performances, endorsement deals and royalties.

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