Buju

Biography

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.

Early life

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.

Career

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.
On 22 December 2021, Buju headlined his first sold-out concert, which was also his debut concert in Lagos, held at Balmoral Convention Centre, Lagos.
In 2022, Buju officially changed his name to BNXN to avoid confusion with Buju Banton and having more unique branding. In March 2022, he collaborated with Pheelz on the single "Finesse×Finesse3 March 2022 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Finesse2:32"; the song peaked at number 52 on the UK Official Singles Chart. In July 2022, he featured on the Jae5 song "Propeller" alongside British rapper Dave. The song became Bnxn's first Top 40 single in the United Kingdom, entering the chart at number 38.
On 24 August 2022, Bnxn released an EP titled Bad Since '97. The EP features guest appearances from Wizkid, Olamide and Wande Coal. On 4 September 2022, Bnxn won the Next Rated awards at The Headies 2022, held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
On 4 October 2023, Bnxn released his debut album, Sincerely, Benson×Sincerely, Benson4 October 2023 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 15 tracks1My Life3:012Best Of Me3:513Maximum Damage2:524Mukulu2:435GWAGWALADA3:096Pidgin & English3:397Sweet Tea (Aduke)2:298Realize2:149Party Don't Stop2:4310Right Energy2:3511PRAY2:5812Say My Name3:1213Toxic2:3714Regret3:1515Final Answer2:32. The album comprises 15 songs, and features guest appearances from Headie One and Popcaan.
In 2024, Bnxn released a collaborative EP with Ruger titled RnB, following a previous feud between the two artists. It comprises seven songs.
Bnxn released his sophomore album "Captain×CAPTAIN3 July 2025 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 16 tracks1I Alone3:272Set Up3:053Cutesy3:024Jies2:535Very Soon2:176Eleyi2:237Captain3:228Yes Sir2:539Laye Mi3:24105hrs Till Nairobi2:0411Phenomena3:2312Fi Kan We Kan2:3913Totori3:1814Ashimolowo3:0815Cough Syrup3:1116In Jesus Name4:03" in early July 2025. The album featured collaborations with top Afropop artists including Seyi Vibez, Victony, FOLA, Rema, and the Soweto Gospel Choir. He also shared plans to embark on a North American tour in August.

Extended plays

Sorry I'm Late (2021)
Bad Since ’97 (2022)

Collaborative EP

RnB (with Ruger) (18 April 2024, Blown Boy Entertainment, TYE Entertainment, and Empire Distribution)