DJ Neptune

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DJ Neptune
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Background information
Birth nameImohiosen Patrick
Born (1990-09-25) September 25, 1990 (age 33)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Origin Edo State, Nigeria
Genres AfroPop, Hip hop
Occupation(s) Disc jockey, Radio personality
Years active2001–present
LabelsCeemusics Entertainment
Website www.djneptune.net

Imohiosen Patrick, (born, 26 September 1990) [1] professionally known as DJ Neptune, is a Nigerian Disc Jockey and Record Producer. [2] He is from a family of four which includes his three elder sisters and him. [3]

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Discography

Singles

Singles
TitleArtistAlbumRelease date
Doinz Yung6ix 6ix O Clock (February 6, 2014)October 9, 2014
King Kong Stanley Enow Soldier like ma papa (July 25, 2015)March 26, 2015
AzamanSlimcase, 2Baba, Peruzzi, DJ Neptune, Larry GaagaNon-Album singleFebruary 1, 2019

Awards and nominations

YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)Results
2008 Nigeria Entertainment Awards World DJNominated
2009 Nigeria Entertainment Awards World DJWon
Tush AwardBest DjWon
2010Dynamix All Youth AwardBest Nigerian DJWon
Africa Entertainment awardsInternational Best DjWon
2011 NPA Awards International DJWon
2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards World DjWon
2020 The Headies Best Pop Single - NobodyWon

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