5 Years Later: Nigeria Remembers Dagrin

Today, Wednessday April 22, 2015 marks Five whole years since Olaitan Oladapo Olaonipekun better known as Dagrin died sadly.

Dagrin had passed away at 6:00PM on Thursday, April 22, eight days after being involved in a ghastly accident in front of Alakara Police station, off Agege motor road, Mushin, Lagos.

Dagrin’s Nissan Maxima 2008 model had sped into a parked lorry, he was taken to the Tai Solarin Hospital, Mushin before being transferred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Idi Araba where Doctors made serious efforts to save his life.

The late rapper began rapping at the tender age of 14 and grew to be one of the most wanted rappers in the nation.

He released his first album in 2006 ‘Still on the Matter’.

Nigerians went online to pay their respect to the late rapper, Nigerians internationally also paid respect in great volume, that made his name trend in Top 10 trends in United States earlier today.

Here are some of the best tweets.

 

Dagrin Was Raw talent.. He was the type of artist yu will listen to his dopeness n rhymes on the track wiv goosebumps all over yur face.

— Burnt Dodo (@toluzbaba) April 22, 2015

 

Every track Dagrin gave that his laugh on became an INSTANT HIT!!

— Barack Obash (@barack_obash) April 22, 2015

 

I’m sure dey do “@Locopumpy: Olamide, Reminisce and the likes should forever acknowledge the Legacy DaGrin left behind!”

— April 26th (@kush_simi) April 22, 2015

 

When you listen to Dagrin, you’ll know his code switching ability is flawless.

— Wise-Solo (@wisesolo1137) April 22, 2015

 

I listen to Dagrin and 2PAC and I feel someone understands what I am going through. I listen to the Others and all I hear is insensitivity !

— Barack Obash (@barack_obash) April 22, 2015

 

5 years remembrance Late Dagrin.

— God is able. (@okeowoseun1) April 22, 2015

 

R.I.P DaGrin we will always miss you……DAGRIN AKOGUN OMO OGUN http://ift.tt/1aSc9QO

— Emiloju dennis (@AdefoworaD) April 22, 2015

 

Dagrin was a Legend in his own Lifetime… #RIPDaGrin

— D LAST GARRI BENDER (@NickyButtercup) April 22, 2015

 

The rate at which Dagrin was soaring higher at the later stage of his life before his demise..I can’t even describe it

— Richard Thomas (@TWEETARRAZZI) April 22, 2015

 

DaGrin made me realized how rich the Yoruba language is

— Unknown Tweep (@AminuMusa2) April 22, 2015

 

R.I.P Dagrin.
Forever in my heart.
Chief Executive Omoita!
Salute!

— TheNigerianWeirdo (@NigerianWeirdo) April 22, 2015

 

RIP OLAITAN… Grin face (Dagrin). Continue to rest in peace.

— Bubbly_face (@yettyboo) April 22, 2015

 

Miss you, brother. D one nd onli #Fimilejoor. I can’t neva 4gt dis date in 010. . Rest well, #Dagrin http://ift.tt/1EbSOpE

— CongratulationAmbode (@swaggingjabar) April 22, 2015

 

Its been 5years since you passed away. Continue to rest in peace Dagrin. Always remembered. #Musicicon http://ift.tt/1DNulp2

— Glass House Ent (@GHEmedia) April 22, 2015

 

It’s been 5 years already. Rest in peace, DaGrin

— KAY LEE (@Car_Ur_Day) April 22, 2015

 

I like Olamide
But I will pick Dagrin quick over him.
Dagrin bares his soul in his songs.
You cnt help but relate.

— Dr. Ms Atinuke (@Steadi_Lady) April 22, 2015

 

“@Khaleed_ng: @Gidi_Traffic On this Day 5years ago Rap Legend DAGRIN passed away *RIP* Barack O Grin #DagrinLivesOn http://ift.tt/1EbSPK5”

— GIDITRAFFIC (@Gidi_Traffic) April 22, 2015

 

Comparing Olamide to Dagrin is why God is not answering some of your prayers. Like Comparing GEJ to Obama

— DocTor YazzY™ (@Dr_Yazzy) April 22, 2015

 

5 years on and we remember Dagrin! Dude put in so much work and made such a big impact in his short time here. Lessons there for us to learn

— Abiola Kazeem (@biolakazeem) April 22, 2015

 

There was something ’50 Cent-ish’ in Dagrin’s songs.He rapped like 50.Flowed like 50. Spat on beats like 50.

50 was his role model. Clearly

— Ayọ̀kúnlé Ọdékúnlé (@Oddy4real) April 22, 2015

 

You may not believe, but Dagrin was always mummering words (rapping) whenever he walked on the streets.

— Deji Faremi (@deejayfaremi) April 22, 2015

 

Dagrin was everything a Real MC should be, not a Fuji Rapper that Olamide is

— J. A Arthur (@JoshAdeshina) April 22, 2015

 

My fav dagrin line – Money no dey drive me… Money na my conductor.

— Teddy Bear™ (@Ebuka_Akara) April 22, 2015

 

He died 5 years ago, but it still feels like yesterday! Keep resting in Peace the genesis of ‘street Rap’ #Dagrin http://ift.tt/1EbSQ0t

— Alfa Taofeek (@HEAD_MASTA) April 22, 2015

 

The Street will always remember the 22nd of April as a day one of its own passed on .. *Rest on DAGRIN > ✊👊👊

— SirLAMPS (@Super_Spotter) April 22, 2015

 

Yoruba rap wouldn’t be what it is today if not for Dagrin… That alone is legendary..

— Mayowa (@Mayoveli) April 22, 2015

 

Rest in Perfect peace DaGrin….Your Legacy will never end…

— illBlissGoretti (@illBlissGoretti) April 22, 2015

 

Lord of ajasa started yoruba rap Dagrin took it 2d next level and olamide put finishin touches to it (icing on d cake) .

— UNDERBOSS (@SireTphat) April 22, 2015

 

Dagrin created his own sound, that gave pple like Olamide a platform,
Lord of Ajasa’s sound was different, seriki followed ajasa’s footsteps

— Yvonne Nelson Fiancè (@Opepwinc_Nelson) April 22, 2015

 

Half of Dagrin’s appreciation comes from the fact that he died. Argue with your screen.

— Hypocrates (@CassBaba) April 22, 2015

 

Dagrin laid the foundation for all the popular Yoruba rappers we know today. Therefore he’s a legend. RT if u agree http://ift.tt/1EbSQh3

— IG: ARIKE_MARTINS (@Mz_VSwags) April 22, 2015

 

Dagrin brought credibility to the streets…no one recognized the street before Dagrin http://ift.tt/1EbSS8C

— #Naijablogger (@Naijablogger) April 22, 2015

 

Dagrin, It’s been 5 years since you passed, may you rest in peace. http://ift.tt/1EbSQh8

— #Naijablogger (@Naijablogger) April 22, 2015

 

Legend. Dagrin @iam_YQ 2009. http://ift.tt/1EbSQhh

— The Eagle (@AOT2) April 22, 2015

 

Dagrin lives http://ift.tt/1EbSS8O

— AKURE’S OWN PRIDE (@tipsyenupo) April 22, 2015

 

Naij.com reveals the top 10 things you didn’t know about the legend, as we celebrate his life today.

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