Father of late foremost indigenous rapper, Dagrin, Comrade Olaniyi Abolaji Olaonipekun has been honoured with a chietaincy title in Ogun state. He
was made the Balogun of Alabelapo Land in Itori in Ewekoro Local
Government Area of Ogun State by the traditional ruler of the land, His
Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Adeola Ishau Balogun, the Olu of Oluke Orile on
December 5.
Stating the reason behind the chieftaincy title
bestowed on Dagrin’s dad the Olu of Oluke said Comrade Olaonipekun had
not only brought development to the land through his notable ventures as
a leader but has also contributed to the development of the youth of
the community through various idea based activities hence his decision
to crown him as the Balogun of Alabelapo land, Itori.
Dagrin died
April 22, 2010 after he was involved in a ghastly motor accident which
happened in the early hours of April 14, 2010. His car collided with a
stationary trailer in front of Alakara Police Station, off Agege Motor
Road, Mushin, Lagos.
