DJ ÌRÀWỌ̀ LIMITED: Bio

My name is Ìràwọ̀ Olúwákẹ́mi Bámidélé Fámúgbòdé

AKA DJ Ìràwọ̀

AKA Ìràwọ̀ Drummer

AKA Ìràwọ Yorùbá

AKA Ìyálóde Ìràwọ̀ 😎😀

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)

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 Company (Founder) 2024-Date

At DJ Ìràwọ̀ Company, I provide the following services:

1. Music Creation and Performance

A. Singing

B. Drumming

C. Songwriting

D. Disc Jockeying

E. Self-Releasing Musicianship

2. Content Creation

A. Ìràwọ Yorùbá (Yorùbá Classes)

B. Iwájú with DJ Ìràwọ (Podcasting, Copywriting and Brand Influencing)

C. Book Writing

3. Music Business Consulting

A. Music Promotion

B. Music Publishing

C. Music Supervision

D. Music Business Advisory

E. Music Licensing and Music Clearance

Some of my Nominations, Awards and Achievements are:

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

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

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

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

5. BestDancer Lagos Zone by Maltina DanceAll Season 7 2013

6. 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

7. 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 how to provide quality services to my clients.

Below are some of my certificates;