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Also known as Dare Art Alade

Oluwadamilare Babatunde Art Alade (born 9 February 1982), known professionally as Darey, formerly Dare Art Alade, is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the African jazz musician and entertainer Art Alade and the creative director of Livespot360.

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  • The dominion phrase book, or, The student's companion for practically acquiring the French and English languages
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  • The Dominion phrase book, or, The student's companion for practically acquiring the French and English languages

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1968-11-29
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Oluwadare Art Alade aka “DAREY” is a multi talented, multiple award winning Nigerian International R&B recording artist, performer, TV presenter, radio DJ and OAP who rose to more prominent fame in 2004 following his participation in Project Fame in South Africa. Darey was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria by Olapeju & Modupeola Art Alade. His path to eminence started in 1998, when during a performance at the Cowry restaurant, Bjays Hotel Victoria Island <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Darey

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  • I learned a lot by being inspired by others, either officially or unofficially. You just gain from other people’s experiences. It’s been an interesting journey so far.

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2004-00-00
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19 sections
Contents
  • Early life
  • Career
  • 2004–06: ''Project Fame''
  • 2006–07: ''From Me 2 U''
  • 2008: ''Project Fame West Africa''
  • 2009: ''unDAREYted''
  • 2010–2015: ''Double Dare''
  • 2013-2016: Darey Presents Love Like A Movie
  • 2015: ''Naked''
  • 2018-2019: BAFEST
  • 2019: Livespot X Festival
  • Jah Guide Me
  • Discography
  • Albums
  • Singles
  • Awards
  • Personal life
  • See also
  • References

Oluwadamilare Babatunde Art Alade (born 9 February 1982), known professionally as Darey, formerly Dare Art Alade, is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the African jazz musician and entertainer Art Alade and the creative director of Livespot360.

== Early life == Darey (pronounced Da-Ray) Art Alade was born in Lagos, but originally from Odo ogga, Yagba west, Kogi state to Nigerian jazz pioneer Art Alade and Olapeju Alade. He is the youngest of five children. As a child, he used to rummage through his father's extensive jazz collection and go with him to his concerts.

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