# Da Emperor

Fasasi Mobolaji Gaius, known as Da Emperor, is a Nigerian indigenous rapper, actor, and songwriter. He has family roots in Ogun State, Nigeria. He raps in his native language, Yoruba, and infuses Pidgin and English. Da Emperor has recorded songs with artists such as Gabriel Afolayan, Small Doctor, and Oritse Femi.
He released his second official single titled "Firewood", which features vocals from Oritse Femi. This was followed by the singles "Shake it" and "I'm a Sinner".
Da Emperor was awarded the position of Tourism Ambassador on September 3, 2021, by the Bauchi State Tourism Board.

## Music career

In 2013, he collaborated with Canadian-based Jamaican reggae artist Kisco. Da Emperor has recorded music with established and up-and-coming artists. He has shared the stage with Davido and Tiwa Savage. In February 2013, he was featured on the song "Be Ma Boo" by Afro-Pop singer Slim Joe. In 2013, he released the single "Para Mode" mixed by Indomix; its music video has surpassed 100,000 YouTube views and was released in 2014.
On 2 February 2014, he released a song in support of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode's campaign. It was succeeded by the single "Liar", a cover of Chris Brown's "Loyal" featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga.
In May 2015, he teamed up with Oritse Femi to release the hit song "Firewood" mixed by indomix. On 12 February 2016, he released the widely accepted single "I'm a Sinner". On 5 March 2016, Da Emperor was involved in an international collaboration with American artist Stylezz and English artist Shyboss
Just a few days after he jumped on Olamide's "who u epp" song, Da Emperor's version hit the number 4 spot on Spotify, of Nigerian rapper Olamide ever released songs.

## Selected awards and nominations
### The Polytechnic Ibadan "Honorary Award"

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2015 | Da Emperor | Distinguished Emerging Act of the Year | Won | |

### Nigeria Achievers Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2016 | Da Emperor | Next Rated Act (Music) | Nominated | |

### City People Entertainment Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2016 | Da Emperor | Rookie of the Year | Nominated | |

### Emperor Nollywood Award "Recognition Award"

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2017 | Da Emperor | Special Artist Recognition | Won | |

### Olabisi Onabanjo University, National Association Of Architecture Students "Honorary Award"

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2017 | Da Emperor | Musician Of The Year | Won | |

## Discography

As lead artist :
| Year | Title | Album |
| 2011 | "Am ah Rapper" | Non-album single |
| 2011 | "Facebook Prediction" (featuring Don d King) | Non-album single |
| 2012 | "J'ara E" (featuring Diamond Dee) | Non-album single |
| 2013 | "Para Mode" | R.I.V |
| 2013 | "Some Badt Guys" | R.I.V |
| 2014 | "Street is Strict" (featuring Gabriel Afolayan) | R.I.V |
| 2014 | "Ambode Campaign Song" | Non-album single |
| 2014 | "Liar" | Non-album single |
| 2015 | "Firewood" (featuring Oritse Femi) | R.I.V |
| 2016 | "I'm a Sinner" | R.I.V |
| 2016 | "Aganran" (featuring Small Doctor) | R.I.V |
As featured artist :
| Year | Title | Album |
| 2011 | "Love Advice" (Don d King featuring Da Emperor) | Non-album single |
| 2011 | "Call Me Girl" (Ogun State All Stars featuring Dboy, Tnail, Tgirl, Don d King, and Da Emperor) | Ogun State All Stars |
| 2012 | "Front Page" (Holysam featuring Da Emperor) | Non-album single |
| 2012 | "Baby Baby" (Haybee featuring Da Emperor) | Non-album single |
| 2013 | "Fling It Gimme" (Kisco featuring Da Emperor) | Non-album single |
| 2013 | "Be Ma Boo" (Slimjoe featuring Da Emperor) | Non-album single |
| 2013 | "Calabash Booty" (Jefak featuring Da Emperor) | Non-album single |
| 2014 | "Alujo" (Ibromatic featuring Da Emperor) | Non-album single |
| 2015 | "No Love" (Lyrontray featuring Da Emperor) | Non-album single |
| 2015 | "Kogbagidi" (Ogbon featuring Da Emperor) | Non-album single |
| 2016 | "Shake it" (Shyboss and Stylezz featuring Da Emperor) | Non-album single |
| 2016 | "Who U Epp" (Olamide featuring Da Emperor) | Non-album single |

## Videography

| Year | Title | Album | Director |
| 2014 | "Para Mode" | R.I.V | Prince G Next |
| 2016 | "I'm a Sinner" | R.I.V | Joe Rock |
| 2020 | "I Love You" | R.I.V | Da Emperor |
| 2020 | "Nathana (Booty Bounce)" | R.I.V | Da Emperor |