BNXN
Biography
BNXN, born Benson Daniel in Lagos State, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who built an initial following under the name Benson and later transitioned to the moniker BNXN — pronounced Benson — as his career accelerated in the early 2020s. A self-taught musician who grew up in Lagos, he developed a smooth, versatile Afrobeats vocal style that blended contemporary production sensibilities with clear melodic instincts, and he came to wider attention through a combination of strong streaming numbers and high-profile collaborations. His 2021 single Feeling featuring Ladipoe became one of the most celebrated Nigerian songs of the year, earning massive streaming numbers and positive critical reception for its breezy, sun-drenched Afrobeats production and the infectious interplay between the two artists' vocal styles. He followed with a series of well-received singles and the project Bad Since 97 (2023), which demonstrated his range and ambition. His collaboration with Davido on Na Money was another significant commercial moment. BNXN has positioned himself as an artist with genuine versatility, able to participate in high-energy collaborative tracks while also demonstrating the ability to carry more introspective and emotionally nuanced material. He has been named one of the most promising emerging artists in Nigerian music by multiple industry publications and critics. His work with Ladipoe on Feeling in particular created a moment that felt genuinely fresh within an increasingly competitive Nigerian pop landscape, and he continues to build a discography that suggests significant long-term commercial and artistic potential.
