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Adiza Blell Popularly known as (Di'Ja) is a Nigeria Afro-beat and R&B singer, visual artist and songwriter, born on 14th August in Kaduna State. She received her elementary and secondary education in Kaduna. At a young age, Di'Ja committed herself to academia and earned a double degree in Biology and Psychology.
After earning the aforementioned degrees, Di'Ja found passion in music, art and philosophy. Di'Ja has lived in Nigeria, Sierra Leone the United States and Canada. Her mother is from Northern Nigeria and her father is from Sierra Leone.
Her passion for music had something to do with her parents Collection of Old CDs, According to her, his parent contribution make her who she is today through upbringing they gave her.
She started her music career professionally with the help of her friend Aman Manhas who signed her up for a singing competition in Canada called Beat Music Awards. In 2009, she released her debut single "Rock Steady" which was nominated for best Urban/R&B single at the 2009 Canadian Radio music Awards, she also won the best new artist Award at the 2008 best music Awards which was a boost to her Career.
Based on our findings Di'Ja Net Worth is estimated at $520 000 USD.
In 2012, Di'Ja released several singles including "Dan'Iska (Rudebwoy)", "Hold On (Ba Damuwa)" and "How Can We Be Friends".
She said that her manager was the one that gave her the opportunity to meet Don Jazzy, which later lead in signing a deal with them.
On 14th February 2014 Don Jazzy announced signing of Dija to Mavin Records the same day she release her first official single under Mavin Record Titled "Yaro". In December 2014, she released her hit single so far "Aww" the single received huge airplay and was accepted. The single topped so many charts as her fan base increased.
She signed a multi-million Naira endorsement deal with Globacom.
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Di’ja got married to Rotimi on 2015. she gave birth to her baby boy on 2016.
In an interview with Linda Ikeji blog on 6th of January 2017, the reason she had a secret wedding to her husband Rotimi. It was very intimate and it was also in my home town, Kaduna, so it’s kind of hard to get people to come over there and then Kaduna is not as "Noisy" as Lagos. So anything like that could be probably called low Key. I just don’t translate them into being posted on my pages. And I guess in the "post it" Tweet it World, you almost kind of look abnormal if you don’t but it’s not like am going out of my way not to, I guess it’s just not in my Character to do it all the time, but I’m also getting better at my instagram.
In May 2014, Di'Ja was featured on Mavin Record hit Single "Dorobucci" alongside label mates Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, Tiwa Savage, D'Prince, Korede Bello and Reekado Banks. Di'Ja was featured on "Arise" alongside Don Jazzy and Reekado Banks.
2008 Beat Music Awards
After earning the aforementioned degrees, Di'Ja found passion in music, art and philosophy. Di'Ja has lived in Nigeria, Sierra Leone the United States and Canada. Her mother is from Northern Nigeria and her father is from Sierra Leone.
BIOGRAPHY TABLE
| NAME | Adiza Blell |
| STAGE NAME | Di'Ja |
| RECORD LABEL | Mavin Records |
| GENRE OF MUSIC | Afro-beat and R&B |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kaduna State |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 14th August |
| NET WORTH | $520 000 USD |
Her passion for music had something to do with her parents Collection of Old CDs, According to her, his parent contribution make her who she is today through upbringing they gave her.
She started her music career professionally with the help of her friend Aman Manhas who signed her up for a singing competition in Canada called Beat Music Awards. In 2009, she released her debut single "Rock Steady" which was nominated for best Urban/R&B single at the 2009 Canadian Radio music Awards, she also won the best new artist Award at the 2008 best music Awards which was a boost to her Career.
NET WORTH
Based on our findings Di'Ja Net Worth is estimated at $520 000 USD.
In 2012, Di'Ja released several singles including "Dan'Iska (Rudebwoy)", "Hold On (Ba Damuwa)" and "How Can We Be Friends".
She said that her manager was the one that gave her the opportunity to meet Don Jazzy, which later lead in signing a deal with them.
On 14th February 2014 Don Jazzy announced signing of Dija to Mavin Records the same day she release her first official single under Mavin Record Titled "Yaro". In December 2014, she released her hit single so far "Aww" the single received huge airplay and was accepted. The single topped so many charts as her fan base increased.
ENDORSEMENT
She signed a multi-million Naira endorsement deal with Globacom.
see also
<<BURNA BOY: BIOGRAPHY, RECORD LABEL, NET WORTH, ENDORSEMENT AND AWARDS
<<JIDENNA BIOGRAPHY: NET WORTH, ENDORSEMENT, RECORD LABEL AND AWARDS
<<MAYORKUN: BIOGRAPHY, RECORD LABEL AND AWARDS
PERSONAL LIFE
Di’ja got married to Rotimi on 2015. she gave birth to her baby boy on 2016.
In an interview with Linda Ikeji blog on 6th of January 2017, the reason she had a secret wedding to her husband Rotimi. It was very intimate and it was also in my home town, Kaduna, so it’s kind of hard to get people to come over there and then Kaduna is not as "Noisy" as Lagos. So anything like that could be probably called low Key. I just don’t translate them into being posted on my pages. And I guess in the "post it" Tweet it World, you almost kind of look abnormal if you don’t but it’s not like am going out of my way not to, I guess it’s just not in my Character to do it all the time, but I’m also getting better at my instagram.
In May 2014, Di'Ja was featured on Mavin Record hit Single "Dorobucci" alongside label mates Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, Tiwa Savage, D'Prince, Korede Bello and Reekado Banks. Di'Ja was featured on "Arise" alongside Don Jazzy and Reekado Banks.
AWARDS
2008 Beat Music Awards
- Best new artist
hadiza u don blow!
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