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Haruna Abdullahi
Born
Haruna Abdullahi

(1993-12-30) December 30, 1993 (age 32)
Kaduna State, Nigeria
Other namesDJ AB
Occupation(s)Rapper, vocalist, songwriter, music producer
Years active2019–present
Known for"Da so samu ne"
Notable workSUPA EP, YOUR FAV ALBUM

Haruna Abdullahi (born 30 December 1993), widely recognized by his stage name DJ AB, is a Nigerian artist known for his work as a rapper, vocalist, songwriter, and music producer.

Early life

Originating from Kaduna State, Nigeria, DJ AB completed both his Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) and Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) at Federal Government College in Kaduna. Presently, he is undertaking a Bachelor of Science degree in Quantity Surveying at Ahmadu Bello University, located in Zaria.

DJ AB rose to prominence within the Nigerian music scene in 2020 following the release of his track "Da so samu ne." The subsequent year, he collaborated with emPawa Africa, an organization dedicated to nurturing musical talent across the African continent.

Discography

  • Studio Songs
Year Song Titles Reference
2019
  1. Ga ni
  2. Yi Rawa (feat. Yung6ix)
  3. Kumatu
  4. ‘Yar Boko
  5. Babarsa
  6. Totally
  7. Gan Gan
  8. Babban Yaya
  9. My Woman
  10. Soyayya
  11. Su baaba ne
  12. Tell Me (feat. Sals Fateetee)
  13. A Zuba shi
  14. An zo wajen
  15. Bomba man
  16. Da ban ne
 [1]
2020
  1. Da so samu ne
 [2]
  • Studio EP (Extended Playlist)
Year EP Title Reference
2021 SUPA EP (featuring Mr Eazi & Di'Ja) [3][4][5]

2023 YOUR FAV ALBUM (featuring Drinking Master, Boyskiddo, Namenj, Ice Prince zamani, Captain Jamyl, Zayn Africa, Feezy & BOC Madaki).

2025 Latest release by DJ AB, “BARCELONA (Pepper Dem)” An Energetic Track Merging Hausa Influences with International Sounds[6].

Awards and nominations

Year Award Event Category Nominee Outcome Reference
2017 City People Movie Award Best Kannywood Hip-Hop Artist of the Year DJ AB himself Template:Nom [7]
2018 City People Music Award Arewa Best Rap Artiste of the Year DJ AB himself Template:Nom [8]
2018 City People Music Award Arewa Artiste of the Year (Male) DJ AB himself Template:Nom [8]
2020 City People Music Award Arewa Best Rap Album of the Year DJ AB himself Template:Nom [9]


External links

  1. ↑ Muhsin Ciroma, Umar (2019-09-16). "Tarihin Mawaqi DJ Abba A Taqaice". Leadership (in Hausa). Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  2. ↑ "Waƙoƙin Hausa 10 da suka fi fice a cikin shekarar 2020". BBC Hausa News (in Hausa). Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  3. ↑ KEITH, JAMES (2022-03-01). "Nigeria's DJ AB & Mr. Eazi Connect For High-Energy "Supa Supa" Video". Complex Networks Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  4. ↑ W, COURTNEY (2022-02-28). "Mr Eazi Joins DJ AB In Visuals For Catchy Offering "Supa Supa"". GRM Daily UK Urban Music Outlet. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  5. ↑ SKRATCH, SAMMY (2021-11-02). "DJ AB – SUPA (FULL EP)". Ghgossip Ghanaian Online News. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  6. ↑ Radda01 (2025-05-25). "DJ AB's BARCELONA (Pepper Dem): A Vibrant Anthem Blending Hausa Sound with Global Appeal — 360Hausa.ng". Retrieved 2025-06-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ↑ Reporter (2017-09-08). "City People Releases Nomination List For 2017 Movie Awards". City People Entertainment Awards. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Reporter (2018-10-06). "NOMINATIONS LIST FOR AREWA MUSICIANS FOR CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  9. ↑ Reporter (2020-12-02). "2020 City People Music Awards: Arewa Nomination List Out". Retrieved 2021-07-16.

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