Ajegunle to the world

Ajegunle uniqueness likes in the fact that it is a concentration of all the many ethnic groups in Nigeria; Ajegunle is Yoruba word which is broke down as Aje gunle meaning a place where riches dwell; in other words a land with raw and untapped treasures (Talents). Located in the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local government and bordered on the west by Apapa Wharf and Tincan, two of Nigeria’s biggest sea ports through which over 70 percent of imported goods come into the country. In past years it has produced notable entertainers, footballers, top socialites that includes Samson Siasia, coach of Nigeria’s Olympic Team, Biodun Obende who plays in Finland, former Watford striker Odion Ighalo, and former Super Eagles defender who is now a pastor, Taribo West and Emmanuel Amuneke, former African Footballer of the Year.
The community, popularly known as “AJ city” or simply “AJ”, was subject to the ijaw/Ilaje conflict that became an inspiration for the album CRISIS released in 1999/2000 by African China. MUTIAT ALLI ex-rays the various stars from the blessed city of Ajegunle
Daddy Showkey


Ajegunle was brought to limelight by the popular musician Daddy Showkey in the late 1990s. It was a notorious part of Lagos before now. Ajegunle as the name implies in Yoruba language where the name was derived from means a place where riches dwells. In other words a land with raw and untapped treasures (talents).
Daddy Showkey Born as John Odafe Asiemo is one Ajegunle product that has been representing Ajegunle anywhere without be intimidated even after moving out to his own house.
‘Somebody call my name’ is one of the brand associated with this veteran Galala singer, which usually comes with the response “Showkey”. Daddy Showkey was bred in Ajegunle. He first came into the music scene when he was associated with the music group, Pretty Busy Boys, which produced the then popular ‘Biggy Belle’ hit song. He later went solo, producing chart-bursting songs like, ‘Somebody call my name’, ‘Dyna’, ‘Ghetto Soldier’, ‘If you see my mama’.
In 1995, this multiple award-winning Delta state-born artiste was awarded the Best New Artiste in Nigeria. Known for his unique Galala music and dance style, has collaborated with music stars like Harrysongz, Chuddy K, Drey Beats, and others. He made an appearance in 2014, after being silent for over 7 years, with ‘Asalamabeez’, a fairly hit single where he featured Harrysong, to a fine blend of Galala and contemporary Afro pop tunes. He was part of the celebrity season of the Gulder Ultimate Search, alongside Emeke Ike, Chioma Akpotha and other notable entertainers.