D'banj Named African Ambassador for Apple's Beats by Dre

Nigerian singer D'banj has been named the official African ambassador
for Beats by Dre.

The earphones company acquired by Apple in May for $3bn, announced the
news on its official twitter page.

The company also took the opportunity to congratulate D'banj, whose
real name is Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo, on achieving 10 years in the music
industry.

Our boy @iamdbanjin his custom #StudioWireless. Welcome to #BeatsFam&
congrats on 10 yrs in the game. #BeatsByDre
pic.twitter.com/dMaCEQfzAp-- Beats By Dre (@beatsbydre) October 9, 2014

The former Mo Hits star, who is now signed to Kanye west's Good Music
Label, will act as a spokesperson for the earphones giant and is also
expected to appear in advertising campaigns.

To sweeten the deal D'banj gets his own custom-made earphones, which
will be officially launched in December 2014.

Taking to twitter, D'banj couldn't hide his excitement.

"What a way to End a great day . Sharing my Great news with one of my
Most favorite persons.... http://t.co /QRj1e8uXE9-- D'banj D Kokomaster
(@iamdbanj) October 9, 2014

News of D'banj's new role come just days after he delivered a rousing
speech about using agriculture to both end poverty and empower youths
at the TedxWBG conference in Houston.

D'banj, whose hits include Oliver Twist and Fall In Love, is also
Nigeria's first United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace.

--Culled