Hadiza Blell (born 14 August 1984), known professionally as Di'Ja, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2009, she released her first 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 Beat Music Awards. In 2014, she signed with Mavin Records.
Early life and education Di'Ja has lived in Nigeria, Sierra Leone, the United States and Canada. Her mother, Asma'u Blell is Nigerian, while her father, Joseph Blell is Sierra Leonean.
Di'Ja earned a joint degree in biology and psychology.
Career Di'Ja began her music career in 2008. In 2012, she released several singles, including "Dan'Iska (Rudebwoy)", "Hold On (Ba Damuwa)" and "How Can We Be Friends". On 14 February 2014, Di'Ja signed a record deal with Don Jazzys Mavin Records. "Yaro", her first official single under the label was released the same day. It infuses Hausa and Krio dialects in honour of her Nigerian and Sierra Leonean heritage.
In May 2014, Di'Ja was featured on "Dorobucci" alongside labelmates Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, Tiwa Savage, D'Prince, Korede Bello and Reekado Banks. She was also featured on "Arise", alongside Don Jazzy and Reekado Banks. On 15 December 2017, Di'Ja released her extended play Aphrodija, featuring guest appearances from Tiwa Savage and Reekado Banks.
In May 2017, she performed the song "One Talk" at the Calabar edition of the Mega Music Nationwide Tour organised by Globacom Telecommunication Company.
Awards and nominations YearEventPrizeRecipientResultRef2014Nigeria Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Act to WatchHerself2009Canadian Radio Music AwardsBest Urban/R&B Single"Rock Steady"2008Beat Music AwardsBest New ArtistHerself
Discography Singles YearTitleAlbum2008"Rock Steady"rowspan="11" 2012"How Can We Be Friends"2013"Dan'Iska (Rudebwoy)""Hold On (Ba Damuwa)"2014"Yaro""Dorobucci"(with Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, D'Prince, Reekado Banks, and Korede Bello)"Awww" "Adaobi"(with Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, and Don Jazzy) 2015"Looku Looku"2016"Take Kiss"2017"Air"2019"Omotena"Di'Ja EP2024''Soyaya''Single
Videography YearTitleAlbumDirectorRef2016"Take Kiss"rowspan="3" Adasa Cookey2016"Falling for You"Unlimited L.A2014"Aww"Unlimited L.A
References
External links Official website