DJ Neptune
Imohiosen Patrick, popularly known by his stage name, DJ Neptune, is a multiple award-winning DJ from Nigeria. DJ Neptune is a native of Edo State in Nigeria. He is the last born of four children, all his elders are girls and he is the only boy in the family.
DJ Neptune was born and bred in Lagos State, where he got exposed to music in the late 90’s. He started music by entertaining friends and neighbors at the age of 10. He developed interest in becoming a Disc Jockey while He was in school and after watching several online DJ tutorials and practice; He became a Disc Jockey and started living his dreams, spinning at school parties, fast food eateries, nightclubs, and house parties.
DJ Neptune started his career as a professional Disc Jockey in 2001 and was hired by Nigeria’s first private radio station Ray power 100.5 FM Lagos where he worked as an in-house DJ from 2004 to 2010. As a professional Disc Jockey with wide sense and a high taste for good music, Neptune was able to keep the listeners glued to their radio set and in a short period of time he became a household name in the Nigeria entertainment industry. In 2008, Nigerian rapper Naeto C signed DJ Neptune as his official Disc Jockey/ Hype man and together the duo created a new face for the Nigerian Hip-Hop/ Nigerian DJ’s in Africa.
As part of plans to expand the brand and put a face to the name, Neptune released series of promotional Mix tapes online for free downloads. He then went ahead to start production of his own DJ Album and later released the audio and visuals for single like 123 {Remix} featuring MI, Naeto C and the late Da Grin, This Gbedu featuring Ice Prince, YQ and Shank, {audio/video}, Skoobi Doo featuring Jesse Jags, General Pype and Lynxxx, {audio/video}. My #1 featuring Kay Switch and May D {audio}, Twerk It featuring D’ Prince {audio/video}, So Nice featuring David O and Del B {audio/video}, Baddest featuring Olamide, Stonebwoy and BOJ {audio/video}.
Notable Performances
Neptune has performed in several popular events and shows since his rise to stardom, he performed in events like:
Neptune has performed in several popular events and shows since his rise to stardom, he performed in events like:
2007 Starcomms Award Channel of Excellence at the Expo Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites.
2007 Obudu Resort Press Conference at Expo Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites. Aromatic Schnapps’ launch of New Bottle & Label at the Muson Center, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Prize winner, Battle of Dee Jay for Nigeria Breweries “Harp New Bottle & Label” at Planet One, Mary Land, Lagos.
D.J at Ericsson 2007 Staff Function Party. Ericsson Nigeria, Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos.
2007 Starcomms Press Appeal at the Ocean View Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos D.J at Ericsson Nigeria 20072008 staff end of the year D.J at Hip-Hop World 2007 staff end of the year party.
DJ at Mr. Solek Album Lunch at the Muson Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Back up D.J for Olu Maintain at Akon’s Show DJ at the Tom Tom Extra Official Lunch at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos
Dj at DJ Jimmy Jatt’s 2008 Jimmy Jump off Show at Planet One, Mary Land, Lagos.
Dj for Ikechuwu at the 2009 UBA Awards, Expo Hall. D.J at the N.E.A Awards after party in N.Y, U.S.A
Dj at the Ayira Entertainment N.R.C Reunion Party in Down Town Baltimore, Maryland U.S.A D.J for Neato C and Ikechuwu at the 2008 Calabar festival
Dj for Neato C at the MTV Base/Zain Road to the Mamas awards
Dj at the Nigezie/Zain Tru Search in Ibadan and Lagos.
Dj for Neato C at the 2008 Rhythm Unplug.
Dj for Neato C at Sky Bank, Access Bank and GTB Bank 2008 End Of year party.
Dj for Ikechuwu at the 2009 Polo Tournament in P.H City
Dj for Hip-Hop Awards 2009 Pre Nominees Party
Dj for Jimmy Jatt 2009 MC Battle Field
Dj at the 2009 A.Y Comedy Show in N.Y, U.S.A
Dj for Neato C at the 2009 R.Kelly This day Festival Show
Dj at the 2009 A.Y Live Comedy Show in Abuja D.J at the 2009 Afrijamz Blast in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dj at the 2009 MTV Base Road to Mamas Africa Award in Lagos.
Dj at the 2009 Storm Records live in Asha concert in Lagos
DJ at the 2009 Storm Records Keri hilson party in Lagos DJ for Naeto C at the 2009 Calabar festival
DJ at the 2010 Samsung/Storm Records Valentine concert in Lagos
DJ at the 2010 Harvard business school in Boston, U.S.A
DJ at the 2010 Igwe big boy party with Naeto C in Chicago, U.S.A DJ for Wande Coal at the Big moose 2010 Concert in N.Y, U.S.A
DJ at the 2010 Jaguda.com Anniversary with Wande Coal in Atlanta, U.S.A
DJ at 2010 the Orange Box ENT Yori Yori Night in Malaysia
2015 Political Campaign For The Local Government Chairman Of Akoko Edo
Dj at the 2008 Staff End Of The Year For Channel O Africa
Dj at the 2008 Staff End Of The Year For A.I.T
Dj at the 2008 Staff End Of The Year For Ray Power FM Sprite Emcee.
Dj at the 2008 N.R.C Reunion Party in Baltimore, Maryland U.S.A
Dj at the 2009 R.Kelly This day Festival With Naeto C
Dj at the 2009 A.Y Live Comedy Show in Abuja
Dj at the 2009 Afrijamz Blast in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dj at the 2009,2010,2011,2012,2013 Calabar festival
Dj at the 2010 Harvard business school in Boston, U.S.A With Naeto C
Dj at the 2010 Storm All Stars Party in South Africa
Dj at the 2010 Orange Box ENT Yori Yori Night in Malaysia
Dj at the 2011 UK Tour with Naeto C
Dj at the 2011 Liberia Independent Party
Dj at the 2011 Malawi Tour with Naeto C
Dj at the 2011 Rick Ross Concert in Lagos
Dj at the 2010 Nigeria @ 50 Independent Concert with Akon
Dj at the 2011 First Ghana Meet Naija Concert with Naeto C in Ghana
Dj at the 2012 Star Trek with Naeto C
Dj at the 2012 Birthday Party for Fifi Ejindu in Burj Arab, Dubai
Dj at the 2012 South Africa/Namibia Tour with Naeto C
Dj at the 2012 Big Brother Africa 7 Finale with Naeto C
Dj at the 2013 St Patrick Jameson Day in Kenya
Dj at the 2013 Star Trek Concert with Naeto & Timaya
Dj at the 2013 Gulder Club Ultimate Lagos
Dj at the 2013 GTBank/Belvedere Lagos Fashion Week
Dj at the 2013 Gulder Ultimate Search Reveal Party
Dj at the 2013 Star Lagos Cross Over concert
Dj at the 2013 Hennessy Artistry Concert
Dj at the 2013 Sahara End of Year Party
Dj at the 2013 MTV Shuga premier/ launch Party
Dj at the 2014 Monday Machel Concert in Trinidad/Tobago
Dj at the 2014 Gulder Club Ultimate Enugu.
Dj at the 2014 Star Trek Concert.
Dj at the 2015 Davido live in Dubai Kiza lounge concert
Dj at the 2015 Davido live concert in Zimbabwe
Dj at the 2015 Star Trek concert
Dj at the 2015 All Africa Games in Congo Brazavillie
Dj at the 2015 DStv Vuzu Amp Party in Mauritius
Also See: DJ Neptune Feat. Falz & Ycee - BUMPA
Awards and nominations
- Nominated, 2008 Nigeria Entertainment Awards World DJ
- Won, 2009 Nigeria Entertainment Awards World DJ
- Won, Tush Award Best Dj
- Won, 2010 Dynamix All Youth Award Best Nigerian DJ Won
- Won, Africa Entertainment awards International Best Dj
- Won, 2011 NPA Awards International DJ
- Won, 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards World Dj
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