Billy D #fEeLiNgThIs# {Biography}

BIRTH NAME: Bilyaminu Dantala ishaq BORN: February 22, 1994 ORIGIN: Odama,Koton Karfe Kogi State, Nigeria GENRES: R&B , Afropop Occupation: singer-songwriter, entertainer YEARS ACTIVE: 2007–present LABEL: B.D.B Entertainment ASSOCIATED ACTS: Sir Aj, Musampa, Big Gee, Alaye, Samin. Bilyaminu Dantala Ishaq (born February 22, 1994), better known by his stage name Billy D, is a Nigerian Afropop recording artist who achieved recognition upon the release of his single titled “Onwayami” which later won a nomination spot at the 2016 Adagba production entertainment Awards. He first ventured into the entertainment business as an actor, starring in a number of films including Simbabi (2010) with prince kunama. He Currently own BDB Entertainment, he made the list of “10 Artists To Watch In 2016” by plus1.com. “EARLY LIFE” Originally from Odama, town in koton karfe local government area of kogi State, Nigeria, Billy D was born on February 22, 1994 into ishaq family, Amana coumpound in Odama, kogi State, Nigeria. While in Primary school, he started dancing and was part of a group called Zu Enwau (show urself) before he left Kogi State to ikem, isi uzo L.G.A, Enugu State, Nigeria in order to pursue a career in music. “2007–present: BEGGINING AND RISE TO FAME” Upon arriving in isi uzo City, Billy D had to take up menial jobs in order to earn a living. He later ventured into entertainment as an actor. He returned to Kogi State at some point and then back to Enugu State again to focus on a career in music. Determined to succeed, he started scouting for shows and performed for free until he was signed by Aiisonis Entertainment who were impressed with one of his several performances. In 2012, he left Isi uzo for Lagos State where he recorded his debut single “Ahea Nima Hea” in 2014. In 2015, he released “Our Leaders”, a chart-topping single that featured musampa. The song earned him a nomination spot in the “Best New Act” category at the 2016 edition of the Adagba production Awards and was also nominated in the “Hottest Single” category at the same Event. In April 2016, he featured Samin in a song titled “Bad Man” which enjoyed rotational airplay around the country. He later announced an Instagram competition tagged the “#BadManContest” in reference to the song, with a $2,000 prize money for the winner. ARTISTRY: Billy D cites the Legend Tuface, Justin Bieber, Solid Star, as his music influence. He usually sings the afropop genre of music with a little fusion of highlife. Currently, his Favourite Artiste are Justin Bieber and Kiss Daniel.

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