BNXN (Buju)

Daniel Etiese Benson (born 14 May 1997), known professionally as Bnxn (pronounced “Benson”) and formerly known as Buju, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.

Daniel Etiese Benson was born in Lagos. He hails from Akwa Ibom State and grew up in Gbagada with his family before relocating to Ogun State.

He was introduced to Afropop through Nigerian music artist 2Baba as a child and credits Burna Boy as his inspiration for becoming a musical artist.

Buju released the extended play Sorry I’m Late on 27 October 2021, under the management of T.Y.E/EMPIRE and spaceship entertainment. It featured guest appearances from the Nigerian highlife duo, The Cavemen, and production from Steph, Perlz, Denzl, Timi Jay and Rexxie.

It was mixed and mastered by Vtek and Poppil. Motolani Alake of Pulse Nigeria said that it “projects confidence, wins and ’comfort”. Buju performed his first show in London on 30 November, marking the beginning of his Sorry I’m Late tour.