D’banj becomes first Nigerian entertainer to ring London Stock Exchange closing bell

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Nigerian singer, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has become the first Nigerian artist to ring the closing bell at the London Stock Exchange.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ‘Fall in Love’ crooner disclosed this in a post on his verified X handle on Friday.

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According to D’banj, he participated in the ceremony as part of activities marking the 125th anniversary of the Royal African Society in London.

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He described the occasion as a historic moment and shared photographs from the ceremony.

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The post reads: “On Wednesday 22nd of July, History was made. I was invited to the London Stock Exchange to ring the closing bell as we celebrate the 125 years of the Royal African Society.

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“Honored to have shared the same platform with the Prime Minister of St. Kits and Nevis, Terrace Michael Drew, Ex-President of @afreximbankofficial/ Second patron of the Royal African Society Prof. Benedict Oramah…

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“I must greet you all specially & powerfully.”

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The London Stock Exchange hosts Market Open and Market Close ceremonies to mark significant milestones, listings, and anniversaries for organisations, companies and institutions.

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NAN reports that the Royal African Society is one of the United Kingdom’s oldest organisations dedicated to promoting knowledge and engagement with Africa through culture, policy engagement, education and business.

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(NAN)

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