KanBuja
KanBuja | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Lakem Daniel Bankong |
| Born | Ikom, Cross River, Nigeria |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Strive Records |
| Website | striverecords |
Lakem Daniel Bankong (born 14 December) known professionally by his stage name KanBuja,[1] is a Nigerian musician, fitness coach and record producer. He is the founder of Strive Records and Iprovefit.
Early life
[edit]Kanbuja was born in Nigeria and hails from Dadi village near Ikom, Cross River. He was raised by his grandmother, who served as his maternal figure after his biological mother had him at a young age. Following the passing of his grandmother, Kanbuja moved to Kano, where he lived in the Yankaba and Badawa areas. In 1999, shortly before his 11th birthday, he was adopted by British parents and relocated to the United Kingdom, beginning a new chapter in his life.[2]
Career
[edit]He was nominated for the RSE Awards.[3] In February 2021, he released a single titled Chikala,[4] which made its first chart debut in 2022.[5] In March 2025, he followed up with a self-titled single, Kanbuja.[6][7] In an interview with Lambo Magazine,[8] he revealed that he was embracing Afrobeats while staying true to his Hip Hop roots. Kanbuja also marked his radio rotational debut.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Lawore, Mutiat (14 April 2025). "KanBuja Surprises Fans With Electrifying Live Performance". Telegraph. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ Akeem, Bayo (29 June 2024). "The remarkable rise of KanBuja, a voice shaped by struggle and soul". Tribune. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ Babalola, Seyi (2 June 2024). "KanBuja and Others Shine at RSE Awards". The Sun. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ Shojobi, Abisola (7 February 2021). "Kanbuja 2022 Hit "Chickala" Makes Chart Debut". Independent. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Kanbuja 2022 Hit "Chickala" Makes Chart Debut". Dilytrust. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ Njoku, Benjamin (29 March 2025). "KanBuja drops his self-titled anthem, "Kanbuja"". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ Adekunle, Musa (30 March 2025). "British-Nigerian entertainer KanBuja unveils self-titled single". Guardian. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "KanBuja: Afro Music Postal Boy". Lambo Magazine. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
- ^ Alabi, Taiwo (8 April 2025). "'Kanbuja' by KanBuja picks up major radio play on Cool FM". PM Nigeria. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
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