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Oyindamola Johnson Emmanuel: biography, age, family, net worth

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All you need to know about Oyindamola Johnson Emmanuel popularly know as Dammy Krane Let’s take a look at his Biography, Nationality, Career, Age, Net worth, Family

ABOUT
Oyindamola Johnson Emmanuel popularly known by his stage name as Dammy Krane is a fast rising Nigerian Afro-Pop singer, composer, songwriter, stage performer and a recording artist.
EARLY LIFE
Oyindamola Johnson was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and originates from the Yoruba ethnic group in South-West Nigeria. Dammy Krane was born to an Oluwakemi Oshodi family (whose father was a manager in the Fuji music industry at the time). Dammy Krane cites this as an early influence
EDUCATION
Dammy grew up in Lagos, where he was enrolled for his primary and secondary education. He attended Providence Heights secondary school.
CAREER
Starting music at age 6, joined the children’s choir and ministered in various churches. He went to Providence Heights secondary school, where he was known for being an amazing dancer and performer. After graduating, Dammy Krane concentrated on his music and worked hard at his craft, eventually establishing himself as an act to watch

Inspired by artistes like Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti, Lagbaja, King Sunny Ade, 2face Idibia, D’banj and Sauce kid, he started recording songs on his own and performing at various university shows with his ability to merge all genres of music.

He credits his signing to Hypertek Records to a chance meeting with 2face Idibia at a birthday party. He says 2face Idibia had seen him perform and made the decision to sign him.
FAMILY
The musician keeps his love life secretly. As such, not much is known about who Dammy Krane girlfriend currently is.
PERSONAL LIFE
On Friday 2 June 2017, Dammy Krane was arrested in the US reportedly for grand theft, credit card fraud and identity fraud. In the days that followed more allegations were reported that he had used a stolen credit card to book a private jet from the company TapJets while on holiday in Miami. The company had detected the alleged fraud due to discrepancies in the credit card information he had provided. He was released from jail in Miami after meeting his bail conditions, set at $7,500. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and demanded a trial by jury. The singer was assigned an attorney and was billed to appear in court on June 23, 2017. His mother maintained the innocence of her son blaming his troubles on the show promoter that booked his flight ticket.

In August 2017, American courts struck out all charges including credit card forgery, armed conspiracy and grand theft filed against him.
ACHIEVEMENT
January 2012, at age 20, he signed a record deal with Hypertek Digital and 960 Music Group. He is most famous for his single hit “My Dear”. Dammy Krane is known for his melodic voice, engaging lyrics and his exciting genre of African alternative music. Dammy Krane has received several nominations, including the Next Rated nomination. He won Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2012.
NET WORTH
With Dammy Krane growing popularity, he has accumulated a substantial wealth from his music career and his net worth is estimated at $500,000 Dollars.

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