Hassan Kehinde Daniel popularly known as Kent Edunjobi is a Nigerian songwriter and music producer.[1][2]
Early life and career
editKehinde studied Computer Science and Statistics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.[3] Kehinde started his music career as member of the Apex Choir of the Celestial Church of Christ where he is now the music director. He started working for Kunle Afolayan Productions in 2016 and has been composing soundtracks for the production company since.[citation needed]
In 2023, he came into limelight after composing the soundtrack for won Aníkúlápó.[4] In the same year, he released Ebenezer with the Apex Choir and it had 1 million views on YouTube within its first month.[5]
Discography
edit| Year | Movie |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Aníkúlápó |
| 2021 | A Naija Christmas |
| 2021 | King of Boys: The Return of the King |
| 2020 | Citation |
| 2018 | Diamonds in the Sky |
| 2017 | The Bridge |
| 2017 | Swallow |
| 2017 | Roti |
| Year | Song | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ebenezer | [5] |
Awards
edit- Best Soundtrack at Africa Movie Academy Awards for Citation.[6]
- Best Soundtrack at 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for Aníkúlápó.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ Ogunsunlade, Imisioluwa (2022-11-02). "Kent Edunjobi: The Folk Music Maestro Drawing Audience Into the World of Make-Believe With His Soundtracks". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ 36Extra.com (2024-04-12). "Stream And Download All Kent Edunjobi Song's". 36Extra.com. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Kent Edunjobi : Sound Track Side of Movies Now Taken Seriously - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Ajose, Kehinde (2022-10-15). "How I made soundtracks for 'Anikulapo' – Kent Edunjobi". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ a b https://thenationonlineng.net/ebenezer-made-me-fear-god-more-kent-edunjobi/
- ^ Ajose, Kehinde (2023-06-18). "I didn't envisage the success of 'Ebenezeri' – Kent Edunjobi". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Ọ̀rọ̀ inú orin "Ebenezeri" kó àwọn Mùsùlùmí àti gbogbo ìjọ ìgbàlódé wá sí Cele, ìdí rèé - Kent Edunjobi". BBC News Yorùbá (in Yoruba). 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Alabi, Tope (2023-05-21). "AMVCA 2023: Full list of winners". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-08-09.