Film: DaGrin Documentary

Film: DaGrin Documentary

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The untimely passing of Naija rapper DaGrin in 2010 elevated his already popular status amognst many to that of a near legend. In Remembering DaGrin, the emcee's close acquaintances and collaborators recount the rise of the Ogun emcee, the time of his chart-toppers "Pon Pon Pon" and "Kondo" and the incident surrounding his unfortunate passing. Watch the full Omoita Entertainment-produced documentary above and below.

[H/T NotJustOK]

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