| Real Name: | Lanre Dabiri |
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| Date of Birth / Age: | 23rd May, 1977 (47 years) |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| Hometown: | Kaduna state / Zaria state. |
| Net Worth: | Unknown |
Biography
Lanre Dabiri , (born May 23, 1977) better known by his stage name Eldee, stylized as eLDee , is a Nigerian American rapper , record producer and architect ."Lanre" is a diminutive for the Yoruba name "Olanrewaju" (meaning "My wealth is the future"). eLDee studied Architecture at the University of Lagos , Nigeria. He is an original member of the band Trybesmen , which was started in 1998 with rappers KB and Freestyle. He has been based in Atlanta, USA since 2002. He hails from Lagos Island in Lagos State of Nigeria. After moving to the United States in 2002, eLDee recorded a solo album titled Long Time Coming and followed up with Return of the King in 2006. The latter album earned various nominations and awards for both videos and songs, including the Nigerian Entertainment Award for “Best International Album”. In 2012 he released some hit songs like, Today Today and Wash Wash. Eldee raps in his native Yourba in most of his songs. His songs include “I go yarn”, “Champion”, “African Chiquito” and “Bosi Gbangba”. eLDee has produced and directed numerousvideos both for Nigerian and international artists.
