Nigerian Afro star D'Banj, born Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, rose to fame in 2005 with his debut album, No Long Thing, released on the Mo'Hits label he co-founded with producer Don Jazzy. The album's success led to D'Banj becoming a prominent figure in the urban dance pop and Afropop scene. In subsequent years, he collaborated with American artists, signed with Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label, and released hit singles like "Oliver Twist."

Following his success with Mo'Hits, D'Banj ventured into a partnership with Kanye West's label, releasing the compilation album D'Kings Men. As his music evolved towards urban hip-hop, he continued to collaborate with international artists like Akon, leading to the release of the album King Don Come in 2017. D'Banj also experimented with visual storytelling, releasing the EP An Epic Journey through a series of music videos.