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Declined by Dan arndt 4 days ago. Last edited by Spaceteez 2 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Submission declined on 30 October 2024 by CoconutOctopus (talk).

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Comment: Fails WP:MUSICBIO - thehistory.co.za is not a reliable or acceptable source. The Vanguard and This Day references are both primary sources and therefore not independent or reliable either. Dan arndt (talk) 08:25, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

Damo K is the stage name of Oluwadamilare Christopher Dairo, a Nigerian singer and songwriter. ^[1]

Early life

Christopher Dairo is the first child from a middle-class Christian family who grew up in Lagos State, Nigeria. He attended Tesam Primary School and Chris College and Comprehensive High School. He previously studied at Yaba College of Technology but is no longer a student there. Years later, he was introduced to the music scene by Zlatan Ibile, who gave his blessing with a verse on 'Grind'.

Career

Damo K had his first studio record session in 2012 titled “Lubu Lubu”. His family has always been a huge support to his music career, and a source of motivation to strive harder towards success.^[2]

Inspiration

Damo K believes that artists are gifted with creative insight and that every idea starts as an idea and becomes life through the process.^[3]

Discography

Damo K is credited with two EPs: 'Forever Killa' (2024) and 'Sorry I'm Deaf' (2024).^[4]

References

^ "Damo K. Damokillababy biography career state of origin songs net worth". Vanguardngr. Retrieved 2022-09-22.^{[non-primary source needed]}
^ "Damokillababy biography career state of origin songs net worth". The history.co.za. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-05.^{[unreliable source?]}
^ "Damo K. I AM MY BIGGEST INSPIRATION". Thisdaylive. Retrieved 2022-07-30.^{[non-primary source needed]}
^ "Damo k Profile and Discography". The history.co.za. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-09-03.^{[unreliable source?]}

[:1-1] "Damo K. Damokillababy biography career state of origin songs net worth". Vanguardngr. Retrieved 2022-09-22.^{[non-primary source needed]}

[:2-2] "Damokillababy biography career state of origin songs net worth". The history.co.za. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-05.^{[unreliable source?]}

[:3-3] "Damo K. I AM MY BIGGEST INSPIRATION". Thisdaylive. Retrieved 2022-07-30.^{[non-primary source needed]}

[:4-4] "Damo k Profile and Discography". The history.co.za. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-09-03.^{[unreliable source?]}

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