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DJ Big N

DJ Big N
Background information
Birth nameNonso Temisan Ajufo
Born
Lagos State, Nigeria
GenresHouse, hip hop, R&B, Afrobeats
OccupationDJ
InstrumentMixer
Years active2007–present
LabelsMavin Records
Websitemavinrecords.com

Nonso Temisan Ajufo known professionally as DJ Big N is a Nigerian DJ. As part of Mavin Records, DJ Big N has supported several of the label's top-billed acts, including supporting Tiwa Savage on her first American tour.[1] He has released several Mavin themed mixtapes, including the "Mavin All Stars" mixtape, the ‘Surulere Mixtape Volume 1’, the "ENERGY Mixtape", and several Afro session Mixtapes with “Alternate Sound” band.[2] Gbegiri featuring Korede Bello, CDQ, and Terry Apala

Early life

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Big N was born in Lagos State to Nigerian parents and currently lives in Lagos state, Nigeria after moving back from the United Kingdom where he went to further his studies. He obtained an MBA degree from Coventry University in England.[3] He also holds a BSc degree in Psychology from the University of Lagos. He is the second half of a set of twins. He has a twin sister. He attended King's College Lagos and Corona School, Ikoyi.[4]

Career

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DJ Big N started his career in the UK playing local clubs in the West Midlands before guest playing at the Palms Club in Coventry as well as Guest playing at Club "Release". He also played for the Nigerian independence 2009 in Coventry, where he got his big break.[5] Dj Big N has performed alongside acts like Kool & the Gang, Maxi Priest, Dru Hill, Billy Ocean and Joe. He also was the official DJ for the Jarule and Ashanti show which held in Lagos in October 2014. In February 2014, he was appointed as Mavin records artist, Dr Sid official Disk Jockey. He later went on to become the official DJ for the Mavin UK tour.

DJ Big N became an active member of Mavin Records Dynasty in 2013 and plays as Mavin Records official DJ.[6] He was the DJ of Rema’s first America tour. After years behind turntable, he took the microphone releasing series of singles featuring star artistes including Wizkid, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Kizz Daniel, Tiwa Savage and Rema.[7][8] In September 2014, DJ BIG N released the first ever official MAVIN Mixtape.[9] He was the official DJ for the Nigerian Centenary event that took place in Abuja in January 2014. He released the first ever "MAVIN ALL STARS MIXTAPE".

He has worked with Mavin Records on live performances and DJ sets. In 2024, he joined The Recording Academy and won the Red Bull Spin It Loud Nigeria competition.[10][11]

Shooting incident

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In January 2025, DJ Big N survived a robbery and shooting incident in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was ambushed by armed men while in a car at a traffic light. In an attempt to escape, he was shot in the leg. He was rushed to a hospital where doctors confirmed the bullet had passed through his leg, narrowly missing a major artery and bone.[12][13][14] Following the attack, he shared on Instagram that he lost over $114,000 worth of valuables but considered his survival a miracle and an event that changed his perspective on life.[15]

Discography

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Singles
Title Featured Artists Year Ref
Erima Wizkid and Dr Sid 2016 [16]
Gbegiri Korede Bello, CDQ and Terry Apala [17]
Anything Tiwa Savage and Burna Boy 2017 [18]
The Trilogy Reekado Banks, Iyanya and Ycee 2018 [19]
I'm I Love Reekado Banks [20]
My dear Kizz Daniel and Don Jazzy [21]
Jowo Mr Eazi 2019 [22]
Ogologoma Rema [23]
Ife Don Jazzy and Teni 2020 [24]
Aje Remy Crown 2021 [25]
How Many Times Ayra Starr and Oxlade 2023 [26][27]
Mixtapes
Year Title Ref.
MAVIN ALL STARS MIXTAPE DJ BIG N - YouTube
SURULERE MIXTAPE VOLUME 1
ENERGY ΜΙΧΤΑΡΕ
2024 BEST OF AFROBEAT 2024 ΜΙΧΤΑΡΕ
2025 AFROBEAT 101 ΜΙΧΤΑΡΕ
2025 BEST OF AFROBEAT MIX SUMMER 2025 (VOL. 1)
2025 BEST OF AFROBEAT 2025 MIXTAPE VOL 2

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Ref
2017 Scream Awards Youth DJ of the Year Won [28]
2018 The Beatz Awards Male DJ Of The Year Nominated [29]
2019 City People Music Awards DJ of the Year (male) Won [30]
2020 Nigerian Choice Awards DJ of the Year Won [31]
2021 Afrima Awards Best DJ Africa Won [32]
2021 The Beatz Awards Male DJ of the Year Nominated [33]
2022 Afrima Awards Best Africa DJ Nominated [34]
2023 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival African DJ of the Year Nominated [35]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rogo, Paula (23 August 2016). "Nigerian Singer Tiwa Savage on Landing a Roc Nation Deal and Conquering Music Outside Africa". Essence.com. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
  2. ^ Azubuike, Emmanuel (24 June 2022). "DJ Big, DJ Tohbad To Light Up #DespeIgnite Party in Port Harcourt". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Meet Big N...The Only DJ with an MBA | Ladun Liadi's Blog".
  4. ^ "Meet Big N...The Only DJ with an MBA | Ladun Liadi's Blog".
  5. ^ "NONSON Temisan Ajufo, popularly known as DJ Big N is Dr | Encomium Magazine".
  6. ^ "Let's introduce you to Mavin Records official DJ, Big N". Archived from the original on 14 August 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  7. ^ ORIN (15 May 2018). "DJ Big N Enlists Don Jazzy and Kiss Daniel On New Single - My Dear". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  8. ^ "Listen: Mavin Duo, Rema & DJ Big N Team Up To Deliver "Ogologoma"". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 4 August 2019. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  9. ^ "Dr Sid, DJ Big N Releases Mavin Mixtape Featuring Dorobucci Adaobi-oyo-surulere-eminado-lots-more". sunnewsonline.net. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  10. ^ Jaro (15 December 2024). "DJ Big N: A Deep Dive into His Influence in Afrobeats and Beyond". Home || Solid Guy Magazine ™. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  11. ^ Odion, Okonofua. "'I had an 8 digit job waiting for me but I chose to be a DJ' - DJ Big N". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  12. ^ Soaga, Olayide (22 January 2025). "Mavin Records DJ, BigN, escapes death after getting shot in South Africa". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  13. ^ Ezumezu, Oluchi (21 January 2025). "DJ Big N Survives Robbery Shooting In SA". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  14. ^ Oshunloye, Taiwo (21 January 2025). "DJ Big N hospitalised after 'gunshot wound in robbery attack' in South Africa". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  15. ^ Oduah, Henry (21 January 2025). "'I was shot, lost valuables worth $114,000,' DJ Big N recounts near-death robbery in South Africa". Vanguard News. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  16. ^ abiola. "'Erima' ft Dr Sid, Wizkid". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  17. ^ Soundcity (18 October 2016). "New Music: DJ Big N – Gbegiri ft. Korede Bello, CDQ & Terry Apala (Prod By Young John)". Soundcity. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  18. ^ BellaNaija.com (22 August 2017). "New Music: DJ Big N feat. Tiwa Savage x Burna Boy – Anything (For You)". BellaNaija. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  19. ^ jonathan. "DJ Big N - 'The Trilogy' ft Reekado Banks, Iyanya, Ycee". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  20. ^ Native, The (8 March 2018). "Listen to Reekado Banks on DJ Big N's "I'm In Love"". The NATIVE. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  21. ^ "DJ Big N Features Don Jazzy, Kiss Daniel In My Dear Video". Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  22. ^ Native, The (2 May 2019). "See DJ Big N and Mr Eazi in their music video for "Jowo"". The NATIVE. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  23. ^ Violet, Johnson (4 August 2019). "Listen: Mavin Records Rema & DJ Big N Team Up To Deliver "Ogologoma"". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  24. ^ Ojo, James (15 May 2020). "LISTEN: DJ BIG N enlists Don Jazzy, Teni for 'Ife'". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  25. ^ "DJ BIG N Enlists Remy Crown for Upbeat Single, "Aje" |". txtmag.com. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  26. ^ "Watch Nigeria's DJ Big N in 'How Many Times' featuring Ayra Starr and Oxlade". GRUNGECAKE™. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  27. ^ writerzhajj (15 April 2023). "DJ Big N taps Ayra Starr and Oxlade on "How Many Times"". Album Talks. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  28. ^ "2face Idibia, Tonto Dikeh, Ik Ogbonna nominated for 4th Scream Youth Awards".
  29. ^ "Nominees & Winners 2018 – The Beatz Awards". Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  30. ^ "WINNERS EMERGE @ CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS".
  31. ^ "DJ Big N – BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  32. ^ Donkoh, Ebenezer (12 December 2021). "African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) 2021: All The Winners". NY DJ Live. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  33. ^ Chinonso, Ihekire (6 November 2021). "Johnny Drille, Rexxie, DJ Spinall, others up for Beatz Awards". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  34. ^ "DJ Sly King nominated for AFRIMMA 2022 in the DJ of the year category".
  35. ^ Kanmodi, Funmilayo (12 February 2023). "Full List Of Winners At The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023". NotjustOk. Retrieved 22 December 2024.