BNXN

BNXN Biography

Full Name

Daniel Etiese Benson

Stage Name

BNXN (formerly Buju)

Date of Birth

May 14, 1997

Age

29 (as of 2026)

Country

Nigeria 🇳🇬

Hometown

Lagos, Nigeria

Genre

Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, R&B

Occupation

Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer

Years Active

2018–Present

Record Label

To Your Ears Entertainment (T.Y.E.) (formerly signed to Spaceship Records)

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Early Life

Daniel Etiese Benson, professionally known as BNXN (formerly Buju), was born on May 14, 1997, in Lagos, Nigeria. He is originally from Akwa Ibom State and developed a passion for music at an early age. Before becoming famous, he sang in church and school choirs and was inspired by artists such as 2Baba and Burna Boy.

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Career

BNXN gained widespread recognition with his breakout single Spiritual featuring Zlatan. His career reached new heights after collaborating with Burna Boy on the remix of L’enu.

He later released successful projects including Sorry I’m Late, Bad Since ’97, Sincerely, Benson, and Captain, establishing himself as one of Nigeria’s leading Afro-fusion artists.

BNXN has collaborated with several top artists, including:

* Burna Boy
* Wizkid
* Dave
* Ruger
* Pheelz
* Kizz Daniel
* Olamide
* Rema
* Victony
* Seyi Vibez

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Top Songs

* Finesse (with Pheelz)
* Gwagwalada
* Kilometer
* Feeling (with LADIPOE)
* Outside
* In My Mind
* Fi Kan We Kan
* Romeo Must Die
* Sweet Tea (Aduke)
* Cutesy

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Albums & EPs

* Sorry I’m Late (EP)
* Bad Since ’97 (EP)
* Sincerely, Benson
* Captain

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Awards & Achievements

* 🏆 Headies Next Rated winner.
* 🏆 City People Music Awards Revelation of the Year.
* 🏆 Apple Music Africa Rising Artist.
* 🌍 Hundreds of millions of streams across Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, Boomplay, and YouTube.
* 🌍 One of the leading voices of Nigeria’s new-generation Afrobeats movement.

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Musical Style

BNXN blends:

* Afrobeats
* Afro-fusion
* R&B
* Dancehall

His music often explores:

* Love
* Relationships
* Success
* Personal growth
* Street life

His smooth vocals and melodic songwriting have made him one of Nigeria’s most recognizable singers.

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Latest Releases

BNXN continues to release successful music. His recent songs include:

* Cutesy
* Captain
* Phenomena
* Very Soon
* Fi Kan We Kan

He remains one of the most-streamed Afrobeats artists globally.

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Social Media

* Instagram: @toyourears
* X (Twitter): @BNXN
* Facebook: BNXN

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Why BNXN Is Popular

BNXN is admired for his soulful voice, memorable melodies, and versatility. From hit collaborations like Feeling and Finesse to his successful solo projects, he has become one of the defining artists of modern Afrobeats.