Dandizzy

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Dandizzy
Birth nameDaniel Tuotamuno Darius
Born (1994-10-06) 6 October 1994 (age 29)
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
Years active2017–present

Daniel Tuotamuno Darius (born 6 October 1994), popularly known as Dandizzy, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. [1] [2]

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Early life and career

Dandizzy is a native of Opobo in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. [3] He started his music career in 2009 as a young rising artist, though he gained mainstream attention on 22 January 2017. He was signed to Cadilly Entertainment but left after two years. In August 2022, Regal Dry Gin made him an ambassador. [4] [5]

Discography

As featured artist

Awards

YearEventPrizeRef(s)
2018Galaxy Music AwardBest Rap single
Galaxy Music AwardArtist of the Year
2019Galaxy Music AwardArtist of the Year [12]
Galaxy Music AwardSong Of The Year

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