Di’Ja Biography
Di’Ja (born 14 August 1989) is a talented Nigerian singer. Her real name is Hadiza Blell-Olo. She is presently under contract with Mavin Records. Her debut single, “Rock Steady,” which was nominated for Best Urban/R&B Single at the 2009 Canadian Radio Music Awards, was released in 2009. Additionally, she was recognized as the Best New Artist at the 2008 Beat Music Awards.
Contents
- Early Life & Education
- Career
- Discography
- Singles
- Videography
- Awards and Nominations
- Net Worth
- Social Media Handles
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Di’Ja Biography
| Full Name | Hadiza Blell-Olo |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Di’Ja |
| Date of Birth | August 14, 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Nigeria |
| Highest Qualification | B.Sc |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Parent | Amb Joseph Blell (Father)
Asma’u Blell (Mother) |
| Net Worth | $500,000 |
| Social Media Handles | Instagram: @aphrodija Twitter: @aphroDIJA |
Early Life & Education
Di’Ja was born on the 14th of August, 1989. She has resided in the United States, Canada, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Her father, Amb Joseph Blell, is from Sierra Leone, while her mother, Asma’u Blell, is from Northern Nigeria. Di’Ja has a degree in both biology and psychology.
Career
She began her musical career in 2008. In 2012, Di’Ja released many singles, including “Dan’Iska (Rudebwoy)”, “Hold On (Ba Damuwa)” and “How Can We Be Friends“. Di’Ja got a record deal with Don Jazzy‘s Mavin Records on February 14, 2014. On the same day, “Yaro,” her first official song with the label, was also made available. In recognition of her heritage in Sierra Leone and Nigeria, it incorporates Hausa and Krio dialects.
Along with other label members Don Jazzy, Dr. SID, Tiwa Savage, D’Prince, Korede Bello, and Reekado Banks, Di’Ja was featured on the song “Dorobucci” in May 2014. Additionally, she appeared on “Arise” with Don Jazzy and Reekado Banks. Di’Ja’s extended play Aphrodija, which also includes guest vocals from Tiwa Savage and Reekado Banks, was released on December 15th, 2017. In May 2017, she released the hit song “one talk” at the Calabar edition of Globacom Telecommunication Company’s Mega Music Nationwide Tour.
Discography
Singles
- 2019 Omotena
- 2017 Air
- 2016 Take Kiss
- 2015 Looku Looku
- 2014 Yaro
- 2014 Dorobucci
- 2014 Awww
- 2014 Adaobi
- 2013 Hold On (Ba Damuwa)
- 2013 Dan’Iska (Rudebwoy)
- 2012 How Can We Be Friends
- 2008 Rock Steady
Videography
- 2016 Take Kiss
- 2016 Falling for You
- 2014 Aww
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Act to Watch | Nominated |
| 2009 | Canadian Radio Music Awards | Best Urban/R&B Single | Nominated |
| 2008 | Beat Music Awards | Best New Artist | Won |
Net Worth
According to the analysis made from different sources online, Di’Ja’s net worth is estimated at around $500,000.
Social Media Handles
Di’Ja is very active on social media platforms. He has verified accounts on both Instagram and Twitter with over 1.2 million and over 404,400 followers respectively. You can follow her through the following handles.
- Instagram: @aphrodija
- Twitter: @aphroDIJA
