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 have been a member of the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN) since:

Composer and Record Label 2025

Disc Jockey 2025

I have been 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 create content for your patronage in the following forms:

1. Blogs

2. Music

3. Books

3. Courses

4. Live Art

5. Podcasts

6. Speeches

Some of my Nominations, Awards and Achievements are:

1. Culturegate Africa Award — 2025

DJ Ìràwọ̀ is recognised as a Living Legend for her work in the Creative Music, Music Business and the promotion of the Yorùbá Culture.

2. The Cost of Justice Award and Prize — Women's Voices of Resilience in Nigeria — 2025

This prize and award were given to her by the South Saharan Social Development Organisation for my writing skills as an author who speaks up for the rights of women in abusive relationships as it relates to divorce, culture and society.

3. Yorùbá Wikimedians, Wikipedia and J.K. Randle Centre for Yorùbá Culture and History — 2025

This award is for her Storytelling Live Art Exhibition in Yorùbá and the promotion of Yorùbá culture at Ìràwọ Yorùbá Ni Mí

4. Best DJ — 2024 (Nomination)

By Yorùbá Music and Film Award (YOMAFA)

5. Dreaming New Worlds Award— 2023

By Goethe Institut, Lagos, for emerging with the best prototype that pushes forward the dialogue on the influence of new and emerging technologies and innovation via the performance art project titled Àyàn Àgalú is Drumming a New World

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

7. Trailblazers Innovation Awards — 2023 (Nomination)

For Native Language Innovation (Ìràwọ Yorùbá Ni Mí) and Native Musical Instrument Innovation (Dùndún Talking Drums)

8. The Àyàn Àgalú Amazon Award — 2022

By the Oọ̀ni of Ifẹ̀, Ọba Adéyẹyè Enitàn Ogúnwùsí (Ọ̀jájá II) at the Àyàn Àgalú Drum Festival, Ilé-Ifẹ̀, Ọ̀ṣun State for the promotion of Yorùbá culture via the Dùndún Talking Drums

9. Talking Drum Ambassador — 2014

By Intro Afrika, Organisers of the International Talking Drum Festival

10. Best Dancer Lagos Zone — 2013

By Maltina DanceAll Season 7

11. Talking Drum Magician — 2012

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.

12. Award for Outstanding Creativity in Drumming and Choreography — 2006

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 continually learning how to become a better version of myself and to deliver high-quality services to my clients.

Below are some of my certificates and awards: