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Dare Art Alade (Darey)

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Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the African jazz musician and entertainer Art Alade and the creative director of Livespot360. Dare (pronounced Da-Ray) Art Alade was born in Lagos to Nigerian jazz pioneer Art Alade and Olapeju Alade, the last of five children.Dare As a child he used to rummage through his father’s extensive jazz collection and go with him to his concerts. Dare sang with several choirs, including the National Troupe of Nigeria Choir and then the Cathedral Choir. From the age 15, he began performing in clubs around Lagos, Ibadan and other cities in Nigeria. It was during one of those late night sessions he met an executive at Cool FM, a Radio station. The teenager began shuttling between Cool FM and the University of Lagos where he was studying for a degree in Music, and sang with the a cappella group The Chordwebs.[2] During his time at Cool FM, he had the opportunity to acquire the basic knowledge of radio production and marketing. Darey has also worked as a radio and TV personality, appearing as a coach, judge and host on several TV shows, including Project Fame West Africa, Nigerian Idol, and The Voice Nigeria. He is also a Master of Ceremonies, voice over artist and philanthropist. Darey is the co-founder of Livespot360, a creative agency. Under his creative direction, Livespot360 has organised several concerts and festivals in Nigeria, which have featured appearances from African and international superstars alike, including Grammy award winners Kelly Rowland,[3] Ciara,[4] Cardi B[5] and global super influencer and TV personality, Kim Kardashian. fter being away for nearly five years as an active musician, on August 14, 2020, Darey returned with a gospel-esque single titled “Jah Guide Me”.[23] The song was accompanied by a Afro-futuristic video.[24] Darey described Jah Guide Me as the beginning of a deeply African-rooted story.

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He as won series of Awards: Best Male Video “Not The Girl” (2009 Channel O Music Video Awards), Best R&B Video “Not The Girl” (2009 Channel O Music Video Awards), Best R&B “Not The Girl” (2009 Nigerian Music Video Awards), Best Use of Costume “More” (2009 Nigerian Music Video Awards), Video of the Year “More” (2009 Nigerian Music Video Awards), Best Music Video of the Year “Not The Girl” (2009 Nigeria Entertainment Awards), Best Picture / Musical Video “Escalade” (Awards for Musical excellence in Nigeria (A.M.E.N), Recording of the Year “The Way You Are” (The Headies 2011), Best R&B Single of the Year “The Way You Are” (The Headies 2011), Best Male Artiste: Inspirational “Pray For Me” (All Africa Music Award 2015).

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