Di’ja is a Nigerian singer and song writer born on 14th of August and currently signed to Mavin records.
She is of mixed race, born to a Nigerian mother and a Sierra Leonian/Lebanese father who is also a one time deputy minister of Sierra Leone.
Di’ja is a multi-linguist as she speaks the Hausa language fluently with her mother being from the Northern part of Nigeria and Krio language, a Sierra Leonian local dialect.
Di’ja whose name is a combination of Hadiza and Khadijah, earned a double degree in Biology and Psychology.
With influence from music stars such as Bob Marly, Tupac Shakur, Tracy Champman, Mia, The Everly brother, she started her music carer in 2008 and rose to fame in 2014 with her hit single “Awww” after joining the Mavin records.
The song “Awww” was accompanied with a befitting visuals to compliment as directed by Unlimited LA.
Her first official single under the Mavin records was “Yaro” which is an up-tempo love tune. The song infuses both Hausa and Krio langauage which was meant to acknowledge her Nigerian and Sierra Leone roots.
Di’ja’s other songs before joining the Mavin records includes; “Dan’Iska (Rudebwoy)”, “Hold on (Ba Damuwa)”, “How can we be firends”.
Ever since she came to limelight, she has also been featured in the Mavin collaboration singles like; “Dorobucci”, “Adaobi”, “Jantamata”, “Looku Looku”, which stars the likes of Don Jazzy, D’Prince, Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks and Korede Bello.
Di’ja And Her Husband
Di’ja is one of those celebrities who does not flaunt her private life on social media. She was married for years, pregnant and even had a baby without anybody knowing what’s happening inn her life. The singer who decided to show off her husband, Mr Rotimi as ta July 1st, 2016, also revealed some other details which include:
- They started dating in summer 2014
- They had their wedding Fatiha 2015
- Their traditional wedding was held in December 2015
- She welcomed a baby boy in 2016
Di’ja Endorsement
Di’ja got an endorsement deal with the Nigerian telecommunication giant, Globacom in July 2015.
Di’j Net Worth
Di’ja who already made name for herself in the music scene especially with her single ‘Awww” whose video got more than two million views on first week of release. Di’ja net worth is estimated to be $400,000.
Di’ja Awards And Nominations
In 2009, Di’ja was nominated for Best Urban/RnB singles at the Canadian music award and had also won best new artiste at the Beat Music award in London.
In 2014, she was nominated for the most promising act to watch at Nigerian Entertainment Awards.
