Draft:Dalyboy
Dalyboy | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Dalyboy Hyppolite |
| Also known as | Dalyboy Belgason |
| Born | Santiago, Cuba |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, actor, director, producer |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | True High Class Entertainment |
| Website | truehighent |
Dalyboy Hyppolite (born July 29) known professionally by his stage name Dalyboy is a musician, movie director, actor,[1] and, record producer. He is the founder of True High Class Entertainment and Afro Caribbean Lounge.
Early life
[edit]Dalyboy was born Dalyboy Hyppolite on 29 July and is a native of Ihiala local government area in Anambra State, Nigeria, and the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hyppolite.[2][3] Dalyboy moved to Haiti at age eight where he grew up with his Cuban grandmother Soya Lalane. At 18 he joined the US Army and served for eight years.
Career
[edit]In an interview with Independent Nigeria[4] he revealed that he has certification in acting from Barbizon Modeling and Acting School. Dalyboy grew up playing musical instruments in church. In October 2023, his single, "No Money, No Love" appeared on the Apple Music Top 100 Chart.[5] In 2021, his single "Shake It On Gaad" was reported by Daily Times to have surpassed 1 million streams on Spotify[6], a significant milestone in his career. In September 2024, he released "Body Talk"[7] featuring Pardon C.
Awards
[edit]In 2015, his film Heart Breakers Revenge (Ex Games) featuring Van Vicker, Brittany Mayti, Billy Williams, Sarodj Bertin received 4 awards with 7 nominations at the MPAH Movie Awards. In 2015 he also received one nomination at the San Diego Black Film Festival, and in same 2015, he received 5 nominations at the Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards. He also won the Best Movie in Diaspora from the Red Feather Awards, in Yaoundé Cameroon.
References
[edit]- ^ Rita Okoye (2020-09-14). "Most producers don't like to feature budding actors – Dalyboy Belgason". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ Benjamin Njoku (2022-11-12). "A journey of creativity and resilience: Dalyboy's story". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ Olonilua Ademola (2019-04-20). "Our goal is to promote love in relationships through music – Dalyboy and Bennie story". Punch Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ Rotimi Agbana (2020-09-17). "Dalyboy Belgason: Filmmaker Charming Movie Lovers With Amazing Stories". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Alao Abiodun (2023-10-26). "Dalyboy's "No Money, No Love" makes Apple Chart debut". The Nation (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Ihesiulo Grace (2021-12-09). ""Shake It On Gaad" by Dalyboy Surpasses 1m Streams on Spotify". Daily Times (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Taiwo Okanlawon (2024-10-16). "Dalyboy blends Afro-Caribbean vibes with Global appeal in new single "Body Talk" with Pardon C". P.M. News. Retrieved 2024-10-31.