Ishola Abdul Rasaq Adedoyin (born 30 April 1993), professionally known as Donny Crown, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and music executive. He rose to prominence with the release of the song "Money for Hand" featuring the late Nigerian singer and rapper Mohbad.[1][2]
Donny Crown | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 April 1993 Ibadan, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | Adekunle Ajasin University |
| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter, music executive |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Music |
In January 2024, he released the follow-up single to "Money for Hand" titled "Grace" featuring Nigerian singer and songwriter BadboyTimz.[3]
Early life and education
editDonny Crown hails from Lagelu local government area local government area in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Donny Crown attended Fountain International High School where he completed his secondary school education and later gained admission to study at the prestigious Adekunle Ajasin University where he graduated with a degree in Applied Mathematics.[4]
Career
editDonny Crown started his musical career in 2012, releasing freestyles and demos.
In 2022, Donny Crown released the single "feeling good" with "M.E.D.E”.[5]
In 2023, he launched M.E.D.E,[6] a creative agency catering to groom emerging acts[7]
In September 2023, Donny Crown released the song "Money for Hand" featuring Mohbad. The song was posthumously released a few weeks after Mohbad's tragic passing Death of MohBad in September 2023, he further donated the royalties from the streams to MohBad's son as a demonstration of act of kindness.[8]
In January 2024, Donny Crown released "Grace" featuring Nigerian singer and songwriter Bad Boy Timz.
Discography
edit- Money for Hand (featuring MohBad)[9]
- Grace (featuring Bad Boy Timz)[10]
- Feeling Good (featuring Lissy B and Shola Tyson)
References
edit- ^ "Donny Crown releases 'Money for Hand' featuring Mohbad". SundiataPost. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Singer Donny Crown striving for success in music industry - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Singer, Donny Crown features Bad Boy Timz in new Afrobeats single 'Grace' - Vanguard News".
- ^ Emmason, Jerry. "Singer, Donny Crown Speaks On Goals In Music Industry". Leadership News. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "M.E.D.E Drops 'Feeling Good' Featuring Lissy Bee, Donny Crown & Shola Tyson | LISTEN!". NotjustOk.
- ^ "Donny Crown Launches Mede Digital – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com.
- ^ "Donny Crown, visionary shaping entertainment scene". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ Johnson, Reymond Awusei (1 October 2023). "Nigeria musician Donny Crown donates money, royalties, and others to Mohbad's son". Pulse Ghana.
- ^ "Donny Crown releases 'Money for Hand' featuring Mohbad". SundiataPost. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ TALI, SELORM. "Donny Crown joins forces with Bad Boy Timz for new single 'Grace'". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 1 February 2024.