DJ ÌRÀWỌ̀ LIMITED: Bio

My name is Ìràwọ̀ Olúwákẹ́mi Bámidélé Fámúgbòdé

AKA DJ Ìràwọ̀

AKA Ìyálóde Ìràwọ̀

AKA Ìràwọ̀ Drummer

AKA Ìràwọ Yorùbá Ni Mí

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I was born on the 22nd of February 1978.

I have completed the following courses from the following institutions:

1. Purpleblue Academy of Music Business, Lagos (Music Business) 2024

2. Africa Film Academy, Lagos (Scriptwriting and Sound Recording) 2022

3. Enterprise Development Centre (Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos) (Creative Business) 2021

4. Agile P3 Consulting, Lagos (PRINCE2 Project Management) 2018

5. Harvard Law School, United States of America (Intellectual Property Law: Copyright X) 2018

6. Arterial Network Nigeria, Lagos and British Council Nigeria, Lagos (Art Project Management and Art Funding) 2014

7. Edge Business School, Lagos (Basic Entrepreneurship) 2012

8. The Conquerors’ Assembly, Lagos (Leadership and Public Speaking Academy) 2010

9. The PEFTI Film Institute, Lagos (Certificate in Music) (Distinction) 2007-2008

10. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State (B. Sc Accounting)

(Second Class Upper; Honours) 2000-2004

11. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Lagos Outreach (Diploma in Accounting) (Distinction) 1999

12. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) (Foundation-Professional Examination 2)1997-2005

13. Yaba College of Technology, Lagos (Ordinary National Diploma in Accounting) (Pass) 1995-1998

14. Lagos State Model College, Badore, Lagos 1989-1994

15. Central Bank of Nigeria Primary School, Satellite Town, Lagos 1983-1988

16. Subuola Nursery School, Festac Town, Lagos 1981-1983

I am a member of the Musical Society of Nigeria (COSON) since:

Songwriter 2009

Music Publisher 2021

Whilst working a 9 to 5 job, I contributed significantly to the progress of the following organisations in the following capacities:

1. Equitorial Trust Bank Limited, Lagos (Communication Assistant, Receptionist, Switchboard Operator) 1997-1998

2. Marina International Bank Limited, Lagos (Marketer) 2005-2006

3. Access Bank Plc, Lagos (Transaction Officer - NYSC) 2005-2006

4. Hazonwao Micro Finance Bank Limited, Lagos (Head of Internal Audit) 2008

5. Cashlink Plc, Lagos (Group Auditor) 2008-2009

6. The Down Syndrome Foundation of Nigeria (Music Therapist) 2009-2010

7. Vining Micro Finance Bank Limited (Head of Internal Control, Audit and Investigations) 2010-2011

8. Drumline Entertainment (Founder) 2010-2024

9. DJ Ìràwọ̀ Limited (Founder) December 1, 2024 - Date

At DJ Ìràwọ̀ Limited, I provide the following services:

1.      Music Recording, Music Performances and Music Releases
A. Singing
B.  Dancing
C.  Drumming
D. Songwriting
E.    Disc Jockeying
F.     Music Recording
G. Performance Art Exhibition

2.      Life Coaching
A. Ìràwọ̀ Yorùbá (Free Yorùbá Class)
B.  Iwájú with DJ Ìràwọ̀
   a.        Blogging
   b.      Divorce Coaching
   c.        Caregiving Business
   d.      Personal Development

   e.        Public Speaking for Stammerers

C.  Music Business Coaching
a.      Music Tour

b. Merchandising

c.        Music Licensing
d.      Music Clearance
e.       Music Promotion
f.         Live Performance
g.      Music Supervision
h.      Music Distribution
i.           Artist Management
j.            Project Management

k.        Music Deals and How to Seal Them
l.            Mental Health Coaching for Musicians
m. Relationship Coaching for Musicians
n.     Career Choices in the Music Industry
o.      Understanding your Music Contracts
p.      Financial Planning for Musicians and Music Professionals
q.      Business Start-Up for Musicians and Music Business Professionals

3.   Book Writing
A. Fiction
B.  Nonfiction

4. Music Business Consulting

A. Music Licensing

B. Music Clearance

C. Music Supervision

D. Music Business Advisory

Some of my Nominations, Awards and Achievements are:

1. Best DJ (Nomination) by Yorùbá Music and Film Award (YOMAFA) 2024

2. Dreaming New Worlds Award by Goethe Institut, Lagos, for emerging with the best prototype that pushes forward the dialogue on the influence of new and emerging technologies for the performance art project titled Àyàn Àgalú is Drumming a New World 2023

3. Alimoso Achievement Award for the Promotion of Art, Entrepreneurship and Culture by the University of Kulture, Alimoso LGA, Lagos 2023

4. Trailblazers Innovation Awards (Nomination) for Native Language Advocates, Fabrics, Fashion, Accessories, etc 2023

5. Talking Drum Amazon Award by the Oọ̀ni of Ifẹ̀, Ọba Adéyẹyè Enitàn Ogúnwùsí (Ọ̀jájá II) at the Àyàn Àgalú Drum Festival, Ilé-Ifẹ̀, Ọ̀ṣun State 2022

6. Talking Drum Ambassador by Intro Afrika, Organisers of the International Talking Drum Festival 2014

7. Best Dancer Lagos Zone by Maltina DanceAll Season 7 2013

8. Talking Drum Magician by the Art Colony International and the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), organisers of the Christmas Magi Contest at the Christmas Magic Concert, for using the Gángan and Ìyá Ìlù Talking Drums to play jazz and classical music.

I contested with a tenor singer, violinist, pianist and a quartet of clarinettists, all MUSON graduates except me. 2012

9. Award for Outstanding Creativity in Drumming and Choreography by the National Youth Service Corps, Lagos 2006

Performances

I have performed at several private and public events, such as the Lagos International Jazz Festival, Naijazz Festival, The Lagos Book and Art Festival, The Yorùbá Drum Festival, Èkó Àkéte Festival.

I am always learning how to become a better version of myself and to provide quality services to my clients.

Below are some of my certificates;