DJ DEE MONEY

DJ Dee Money is a Nigerian DJ based in Chicago, IL. Born in Chicago and raised in Nigeria, DJ Dee money grew up in a military barracks called Tamandu Barracks in Apapa, Lagos. DJ Dee Money is the younger of two children. DJ Dee Money began his DJ career in 2000. He was introduced to the art of Disc Jockeying by his friend Yemi “Fapo” Falomo. Dee Money was one of the first DJs to promote Nigerian popular music in diaspora through his series of mixtapes and events.

DJ Dee Money is the co-host on one of the most consistent online African radio shows called Gbedu Hour. Gbedu Hour airs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on the premier online African Radio station – Tru! Spot Radio. The purpose of the show is to fill the void of African music missing on most radio stations in Diaspora. Listeners tune in from all over around world to listen live to African music mixed by DJ Dee Money.

DJ Dee Money’s knowledge of the art of entertaining through music has garnered recognition around the world. In 2006, DJ Dee Money was recognized as “2006 World’s Best DJ” at the First ever Nigeria Entertainment Awards held in Maryland, U.S.A. More recently, DJ Dee Money was nominated as “Best World DJ” at the 2010 Nigerian Entertainment Awards, which took place in New York.

Considered the “DJ of Choice” for major events, DJ Dee Money has managed the turntables at major Nigerian events around the United States and other parts of the world with appearances at Nigeria Entertainment Awards, Nigerian Reunion events, Nigerian DJs Summer Jam and Tiwa-works in Nigeria parties. DJ Dee Money also provides musical entertainment for private events such as birthday parties, wedding, family reunions, anniversary celebrations and many more.

Currently, DJ Dee Money is a resident DJ at one of the premier clubs in Chicago, The Shrine. DJ Dee Money spins a mix of mainstream music including Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, Old School Soul/Hip-Hop, House Music, Funky House, Afro Beats, Popular Nigerian Music, African tunes and much more.

DJ Dee Money has worked with several Nigerian artists based in Nigeria and in other parts of the world. He was featured on OlaDeLe’s “Razz is the new cool” album and most recently on eLDee’s Classic album, “Is it your money” album. In May 2009, Dee money was responsible for bringing together 5 Nigerian Female artists to release a song that helped create awareness for female talents in a male-dominated industry.

DJ Dee Money is one of the founders of the most influential African DJ coalitions, “The Hottest Coalition of Nigerian DJs worldwide”. The coalition’s goal is to promote the culture of Nigeria through music.

DJ Dee Money academic degrees include a Bachelor of Finance from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an MBA from Saint Xavier University in Chicago.