DJ Xclusive

DJ Xclusive
Background information
Birth nameRotimi Alakija
Born (1980-10-16) 16 October 1980 (age 44)
St Austell, England
Occupation(s)Dj, record producer, recording artist
Years active2003–present
LabelsEmpire Mates Entertainment

Rotimi Alakija (born 16 October 1980), better known as DJ Xclusive, is a Nigerian disc jockey, record producer and recording artist.[1]

Early life

Rotimi Alakija was born in England to Nigerian parents. At an early age, he moved back to Nigeria to pursue a high school education at King's College, Lagos. Rotimi Alakija moved back to the UK to study Physics and Computer Science at Reading University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree. He later studied Financial Computing at Brunel University London.[2]

Career

DJ Xclusive started his professional disc jockey career in 2003 by performing at various night clubs, including Aura Mayfair, Penthouse, Funky Buddha and Jalouse. During the course of his career, DJ Xclusive has performed with acts like Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Mario Winans, Brick and Lace, Nas and Fat Joe.[3]

At the 2010 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards, held in the United States, DJ Xclusive won World Best DJ. He was nominated for Best DJ at the 2011 edition of the BEFFTA Awards. He was also featured at the 2013 Big Brother House Party.[4]

In 2011, DJ Xclusive became the resident DJ for CoolFM 96.9[5] and also joined Empire Mates Entertainment as Wizkid's official DJ.[6] DJ Xclusive released a single "I'm Xclusive" alongside UK-Nigerian artist Mo Eazy.[citation needed]

In 2015, DJ Xclusive featured on Evelle's debut single "Waiting"[7] alongside renowned producer Masterkraft. The song served as Evelle's first official release after winning Nigerian Idol 2014.

Personal life

DJ Xclusive married Tinuke Ogundero in 2015.[8][9] He is also the nephew of Nigerian billionaire Folorunsho Alakija.[10]

Discography

Singles

Videography

Year Title Director Ref
2016 Cash Only — [12]

Albums

  • According to X (2015)[13]

EPs

  • The XFiles EP Session 1 (2020)

Compilation albums

See also

References

  1. ^ "Watch: "Love" By DJ Xclusive". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
  2. ^ Afolasade, Samagbeyi (4 September 2020). "DJ XCLUSIVE WELCOMES NEW BABY". News Central TV | Latest Breaking News Across Africa, Daily News in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Egypt Today. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Chillin DJ Xclusive". genevieveng.com. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  4. ^ "DJ Xclusive to "Bring the House Down" at the Big Brother Africa: The Chase Finale Party". 20 August 2013.
  5. ^ "DJ Xclusive Takes Residence in Lagos". questionmarkmag.com. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  6. ^ "DJ Xclusive joins EME". Bellanaija.com. 14 November 2011. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  7. ^ Nation, The (29 November 2015). "Evelle drops Waiting". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  8. ^ "BN Celebrity Weddings: Rotimi "DJ Xclusive" Alakija & Tinuke Ogundero Wedding". BellaNaija.
  9. ^ Tofatati Ige (7 November 2015). "I don't like talking about my marriage". Vanguard.
  10. ^ Akan, Joey (9 March 2014). ""I'm Not Folorunsho Alakija's Son" – DJ Xclusive Denies Report". Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  11. ^ "VIDEO: DJ Xclusive – Pangolo ft. Timaya". Notjustok. 11 December 2013. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
  12. ^ "DJ Xclusive Sarkodie, Banky W, Cassper Nyovest, Anatii go hard in 'Cash only' video". Pulse.com.gh. David Mawuli. 25 September 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
  13. ^ "DJ Xclusive releases album of the year: "According To X"". OSG MEDIA. 1 July 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2024.