DJ Abass

DJ Abass
Born
Abass Abayomi Tijani

London, England
Occupations
  • DJ
  • broadcaster
  • entertainment & media consultant
Years active1988–present
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Websitewww.djabass.com

DJ Abass (born Abass Abayomi Tijani,) is a media & entertainment consultant, broadcaster, DJ and compere based in the United Kingdom. He is the CEO of the entertainment and media management outfit, DJAMEDIA.[1] He is also well known in the Nigerian and African community in the United Kingdom for presenting and co-producing the television show Intro and the Big Nigerian Independence Intro Jam series.

Background

DJ Abass was born in London to Kolawole Rasak Tijani and Deborah Kojusola Tijani, a nurse and midwife. He then moved to Nigeria with his younger brother where he was educated at Mate Nursery and Primary School, Lagos, Baptist Academy, Obanikoro, Lagos and later Baptist High School Port-Harcourt. He then went on to the University of Ado-Ekiti (formerly Ondo State University, now Adekunle Ajasin University) where he obtained a degree in political science. DJ Abass[2] is the first of four children and also has two older half brothers.

Early life and education

DJ Abass, whose birth name is Abass Abayomi Tijani, is a prominent figure in the UK entertainment industry. He is known for his work as a media consultant, broadcaster, and disc jockey. DJ Abass was born in London to Nigerian parents, Kolawole Rasak Tijani and Deborah Kojusola Tijani. During his early years, he relocated to Nigeria, where he attended Mate Nursery and Primary School in Lagos, followed by Baptist Academy in Obanikoro, Lagos, and later Baptist High School in Port-Harcourt. He then pursued a degree in Political Science at the University of Ado-Ekiti.[3][4]

Early career

DJ Abass began his career as a founding member of the Nigerian DJs Association in the UK in 2000. He organized concerts that showcased Nigerian DJs, helping to raise the profile of Nigerian music abroad. In 2002, he transitioned into artist management, working with groups like Solek Crew and mentoring artists such as KAS. This further solidified his role in promoting Nigerian music and culture in the UK.[4]

In addition to his work in artist management, DJ Abass gained prominence as a broadcaster when he began presenting and co-producing the music show "Intro Live with DJ Abass" on Ben TV. This show was a significant platform for African music artists, as it featured interviews and live performances from stars such as King Sunny Adé and 2Face Idibia. DJ Abass's influence extended beyond just the music industry. He also played a crucial role in organizing and managing Nollywood movie premieres in the UK through his media company, DJAMEDIA. This company became a leader in the African entertainment scene in the UK, handling major events and premieres for films like "The Mirror Boy" and "Anchor Baby".[3][5]

In 2000, DJ Abass was a founding member of the Nigerian DJs Association UK chapter[6] and helped organise a series of concerts showcasing the very best of Nigerian DJs in the UK.[7]

In 2002, moved into artiste management when he met trio of Soji Adebayo, Michael Oloyede and Michael Enebeli (a.k.a. Don Jazzy) performing as Solek Crew at a regular weekly night spot. He subsequently started to informally manage the group which went on to be one of the hottest indigenous Nigerian acts in the UK. The band featured as headline act at many events notably The BIG Nigerian Independence Intro Jam and The Nigerian Corner at the Notting Hill Carnival. DJ Abass also met and mentored the artiste KAS in this period and took him along on a musical trip to Nigeria in 2006.

Television

In 2003, DJ Abass presented and co-produced a live music show on television on the hit music program Intro Live with Dj Abass. The program exclusively showcased Nigerian and African music acts through live interviews and music video premieres. Intro Live was a two-hour TV show and the brainchild of his good friend Ayo Shonaiya. It aired on Ben TV (and later OBE TV) and was seen all over Europe and in some parts of North Africa. Guests on the show include stars like King Sunny Adé, Chaka Demus & Pliers, D'banj, Nneka, Eldee, 2Face Idibia, P-Square, JJC, Erykah Badu, George Clinton, Brenda Fassie, Ying Yang Twins, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, Lady Saw, Sir Shina Peters, Werason, Ebenezer Obey, and many more.

Dj Abass with Chris Tucker

Intro the TV show then had successful spin-offs in the Intro concert series which included The BIG Nigerian Independence Intro Jam, The Intro Summer Jam and The Intro Christmas Jam. The Nigerian pop star D'banj's debut solo performance was at the 2004 edition of the BIG Independence Intro Jam and days after was guest in his first ever televised interview on Intro with DJ Abass.[8]

Media and entertainment consultancy

DJ Abass is the CEO of DJAMEDIA. This outfit is a dedicated media and entertainment consultancy firm specialising in first class entertainment events management and full media campaigns to targeted demographics within the Nigerian and African communities in the UK.

Dj Abass with King Sunny Adé

. It has been responsible for some of the biggest and most prestigious entertainment events within the African social network and notable among these are first class Nollywood movie premieres.[9] DJAMEDIA is the leading organiser of Nigerian and Nollywood movie premieres in the United Kingdom. Notable among such premieres it has produced and co-produced are Fifty, When Love Happens, The First Lady, The Figurine, The Mirror Boy (Mirror Boy),[10] Anchor Baby,[11] Bursting Out,[12] Family on Fire, and Kiss & Tell. Other DJAMEDIA projects include football matches in the UK involving the Super Eagles, concerts, comedy shows (Crack Ya Ribs UK).[13] and regular night club events.

Recognition

Throughout his career, DJ Abass has been recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry. He has received awards such as the Nigerian Music Awards UK's Entertainment Journalist of the Year in 2006 and the Smade Recognition Award in 2016 for his outstanding contribution to UK Afrobeats. His work has helped to popularize Nigerian music and culture internationally and provided a platform for African artists to reach wider audiences.[4][3]

Awards

  • Smade Recognition Award 2016 – 'Outstanding Contribution to UK Afrobeats'[14]
  • Afrobeats Music Awards 2015 – 'Outstanding contribution to Afrobeats'
  • African Film Awards 2014 – 'Entertainment Promoter of the Year'[15]
  • Nelawards Awards 2014 – 'Leadership & Mentoring in the Entertainment Industry'[16]
  • Beffta Awards 2011 – 'Entertainment Icon of the Year'[17]
  • The Diamond Special Recognition Awards UK 2011 – "Entertainment Personality of the Year'
  • Africa Music Awards 2008[18]- 'Club DJ of the Year'
Dj Abass with NMA Award
  • Nigerian Music Awards UK 2006[19] – 'Entertainment Journalist of the Year'
  • AEPEG Awards 2006 – 'Outstanding Entertainment Personality of the Year'
  • Academy of Creative Arts in Nigeria (ACAN) 2006[20] – Inducted as Honorary Member

Other projects

  • UK Nollywood Movie Premieres[21] Organiser
  • Wazobia Lounge at Africa Olympics Village[22] London, 2012. Media and Entertainment co-ordinator.
  • Super Eagles vs Black Stars of Ghana International Friendly in London October 2011. Media Consultant.
  • Kanu Heart Foundation UK Charity Gala 2006.[23] Official DJ
  • Intro Independence Tou', Napoli Italy, London UK and Dublin Ireland 2005. Co-Producer.
  • Intro Afro-Hip Hop Jam, Atlanta US 2005. Official DJ
  • Big Nigerian Independence Intro Jam[24] & Intro Summer Jam series, London UK 2003 – 2005. Co-Producer with Ayo Shonaiya.
  • Nigeria Corner Notting Hill Carnival[25] London UK 1986–Present. Founding participant of the famous Nigerian Corner at the annual Notting Hill Carnival in London. Co-organiser and Official DJ from 1997 at the Cambridge Gardens site (except for 2007 & 2008 when site was closed). Dj Abass is part of the team that resurrected the Nigeria Corner at the new site on Adela Road from 2009 till date.

Personal life

DJ Abass is married to Adenike and has two children – Toby and Tomi. He is a fan of Arsenal F.C., a team his father also supported.

See also

References

  1. ^ "DJAMEDIA – Media Consulting and Promotion". Djamedia.com. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Dj Abass - United Kingdom | LinkedIn". Archived from the original on 25 December 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
  3. ^ a b c "DJ Abass: Celebrating Black Excellence In Broadcasting And Entertainment". Duke International Magazine. 16 May 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "Abass Abayomi Tijani (DJ Abass". Africa Boku Talent. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  5. ^ "DJ ABASS: On the Evolution of Afrobeats". Gazelle Africa. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  6. ^ "NIGERIAN DJs UK Green & White Industry Party 2011 (Pt1 of 2)". Facebook.com. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  7. ^ "BBC Radio 1Xtra - DJ Edu - Destination Africa, Guest Mix From DJ Abass Repping Nigeria". BBC. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  8. ^ "Redirecting". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
  9. ^ "ANCHOR BABY UK PREMIERE IN PICTURES". Thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  10. ^ "DJAMEDIA's Fotos from The World Premiere of THE MIRROR BOY". Nigeriaa2z.com. 28 February 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  11. ^ "ANCHOR BABY UK PREMIERE IN PICTURES". Modern Ghana.
  12. ^ "Photos from UK premiere of Emem Isong's Bursting Out - ModernGhana.com". Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
  13. ^ "Black TV Guide » Afro Hair and Beauty LIVE 2013". Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  14. ^ "DJAMEDIA UK: PHOTOS: Wande Coal, Kiss Daniel, Patoranking & others shine at Smade Easter Afrofest 2016". Djamediauk.blogspot.com. 1 April 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  15. ^ "Welcome to The Bustline Blog: @ THE 18TH AFRICAN FILMS AWARDS UK". Bustlineyetundeoduwole.blogspot.com. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  16. ^ "NEL Awards | Rewarding Excellence". Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  17. ^ "PRESS RELEASES « BEFFTA AWARDS". Beffta.com. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  18. ^ "Opinions, discussions, blogs and feature articles about Ghana". Ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  19. ^ "CAST YOUR VOTE". Modernghana.com. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  20. ^ "Encomium Magazine: The Magazine & Awards Company". Archived from the original on 15 October 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
  21. ^ "DJAMEDIA UK: Photos from 'An Evening With Funke Akindele' in London." Djamediauk.blogspot.com. 12 June 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  22. ^ "AllAfrica.com: Africa: First Ever Africa House During London Olympics". Archived from the original on 4 September 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  23. ^ "Welcome to Amlap Publishing". Amlappublishing.com. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  24. ^ "YouTube – Gbenga Adeyinka 1st @ BIG2004". YouTube. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  25. ^ "Nigerian Corner at Notting Hill Carnival 2012 on Adela Street | Sturvs". Archived from the original on 25 August 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2012.

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