By ‘Nike Fagbule
Smooth Promotions, the organisers of Hiphopworld Awards revealed to NET, early this morning, that this year’s event which holds on Saturday May 29, will ‘pay tribute’ to late Rapper Dagrin who died on April 22, after having a terrible car crash eight days earlier.
Awards’ Executive Producer Ayo Animashaun, speaking from London, told NET ‘we have met severally and decided to honour – post -humously – the young man who’s death remains shocking to all of us at Hiphopworld and the industry at large’
‘Dagrin died young, but he will live forever. We are going to do our part at Hiphopworld this year, by making sure that his works and his memory are celebrated’.
He declined giving further details about plans; but our investigations revealed that the team is working on several tribute performances, as well as a post-humous honour.
It is uncertain what format the Post-Humous honour will take.
Dagrin was up for three categories at this year’s Hiphopworld Awards – Best rap album, artiste of the year and Album of the year. He was also billed to perform- for the first time ever- at the event.
Sources say the organisers are planning to have his parents and managers attend the award.
20 comments
way to go ayo!
I dont understand u 'way 2 go',how nd where?
Nyc 1…Hiphopworld!
D youngman 'DAGRIN' says he has no problem with dat,so u guys can go on with ur plans.
Wat are u guys still waiting 4?
You now dagrin no he we die.that is life some people we no that they we die but some will not.becuse we are not thesame..,but yot must allways do good becus no body no 2morro.we love you the C E O.
I tink is d best tin 4 now.ayo
Misofunyin entertainment, CEO kosi omo na.. dagrin akogun omo ogun. dat guy is a star and a talent in nigerian music thing like i do call it this music thing. i love him so much cos he's from my vicinity and he's one of those guys that have gone through alot before setting that stage of hights for himself cos right now he's the one making all nigerian boiz happy with his lyrical songs, so as we call him lyrical were. he's lyrically sick. To me im going to say, I WONT LIGHT A CANDLE BUT I WILL BURN A WHOLE FOREST FOR HIM just like ruggedman says in a song dedicated to dagrin in some artist like, omawunmi,durela, banky,eldee,gt guitarman,sheyman,seriki,ruggedman and others. listen to that song and you wont forget the fighting dagrin. he's a star and wont be forgotten in this music thing as long as nigeria is concern cos he's the first hip hop artist to be late in nigerian music. we are holding it up for him, his style is so different and we are going to find it hard to get someone else like him. we will surely miss him. dagrin once again rest in peace from ya hoodboi Keyzo.
My brother…U r there, Lyrical were myt be gone but his MUSIC 'll continue to play in our heart and memory…Gone so soon Da grin, my CEO…Chief Executive OMOITA, WE LOVE U, BUT GOD LOVES U MOST.
WHERE WAS HIPHOPWORLD WHEN HE WAS IN D HOSPITAL? HE SHOULD HAVE FLOWN ABROAD FOR PROPER TREATMENT.MERCY AFTER DEATH.
Excuse me, Harrybee – but was Hip Hop-World Awards responsible for DaGrin's life, death, career, accident or welfare?? Dagrin had a family as well as management and I think you should direct your comments towards them, if anyone. Otherwise you might as well hold every Nigerian artiste responsible for his death since we are all now paying him tribute. Please be reasonable and at least give these guys some credit for honouring Dagrin rather than rudely chastising them, when most of you have simply moved on with your lives. Peace.
where was hip hop award not given to (R.I.P) DaGrin when he was alive or since he was the one for the award why was he not FLOWN to international country for immediate treatments no matter the cost
I got nothing to say on this but all Nigerian's most especially the music industry should make sure they celebrate ICON (CEO)
Mosofunyin Ent.,lyrical were, Akogun Ogun, Obaraq Ogrin, Kere koro bi Scorpion, Serubawon bi Lion. Omu ino mi dun bi Tomtom.. Dagrin has brought a new style to the 9ja rap game which i believe many Artist will mitate. His style is Unique and real.. NO OJORO OR SOMETHING..I love him so much, i feel bored inside anytime i hear his music..No doubt he is the lyrical were. No one will be like him, they will only copy his style. To me, he worth packing all HHWs.
I CROWN DAGRIN..KING OF 9JA RAPPER.
Good work Ayo . thanks forever will d memory of our beloved Barack O'grin live in us . we love you but GOD love you more .
@Ifeoluwa (Good work Ayo) … what part has Ayo and his Hip hop world played in Dagrin's life.However they never award the poor boy award at the end.So whats the good thing about.Perhaps the recent award was totally rubbish and padi padi award.What song has SKUKI or susuki sang that they rated them.Hiss… they need to be told so they wont miss road and thats why P-square are not always participate in their fake award of a thing.Am out man and to all my nigga's in the house that will reason and understand my plight one love.
Lyrical were myt be gone but his MUSIC 'll continue to play in our heart and memory…Gone so soon Da grin, my CEO…Chief Executive OMOITA, WE LOVE U, BUT GOD LOVES U MOST.
in memory of the Late Hip hop CEO Da Grin Rest in peace but still leaves in out heart .
Were was his mgt & family ? Da grin would’av survive if he was taken outside de country 4 treatment………we luv u but God luv u more.