Dalyboy

Cuba musician and record producer (born 1980)

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Dalyboy

Birth name| Dalyboy Hyppolite
Also known as| Dalyboy Belgason
Born| Santiago, Cuba
Genres|

* Afropop
* African hip hop
* hip hop

Occupation(s)| Musician, actor, director, producer
Instrument| Piano
Years active| 2000-present
Labels| True High Class Entertainment
Website| truehighent.com

Musical artist

Dalyboy Hyppolite (born July 29) known professionally by his stage name Dalyboy, is a musician, movie director, actor,[1] and, record producer. He is the founder of True High Class Entertainment and Afro Caribbean Lounge.

## Early life

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Dalyboy was born Dalyboy Hyppolite on 29 July and is a native of Ihiala local government area in Anambra State, Nigeria, and the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hyppolite.[2][3] Dalyboy moved to Haiti at age eight where he grew up with his Cuban grandmother Soya Lalane. At 18 he joined the US Army and served for eight years.

## Career

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In an interview with Independent Nigeria[4] he revealed that he has certification in acting from Barbizon Modeling and Acting School. Dalyboy grew up playing musical instruments in church. In October 2023, his single, "No Money, No Love" appeared on the Apple Music Top 100 Chart.[5] In 2021, his single "Shake It On Gaad" was reported by Daily Times to have surpassed 1 million streams on Spotify,[6] a significant milestone in his career. In September 2024, he released "Body Talk"[7] featuring Pardon C.[8] On 20 December 2024, He released a new song, titled "Omoge",[9][10] according to report, the song is already gaining Airplay's on Radio Stations in Lagos, Nigeria[11]

## Awards

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In 2015, his film Heart Breakers Revenge (Ex Games)[12] which he wrote and directed, featuring Van Vicker, Brittany Mayti, Billy Williams, Sarodj Bertin received 4 awards with 7 nominations at the MPAH Movie Awards. In 2015 he also received one nomination at the San Diego Black Film Festival, and in same 2015, he received 5 nominations at the Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards. He also won the Best Movie in Diaspora from the Red Feather Awards, in Yaoundé Cameroon.

## References

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1. ^ Rita Okoye (2020-09-14). "Most producers don't like to feature budding actors – Dalyboy Belgason". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
2. ^ Benjamin Njoku (2022-11-12). "A journey of creativity and resilience: Dalyboy's story". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
3. ^ Olonilua Ademola (2019-04-20). "Our goal is to promote love in relationships through music – Dalyboy and Bennie story". Punch Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
4. ^ Rotimi Agbana (2020-09-17). "Dalyboy Belgason: Filmmaker Charming Movie Lovers With Amazing Stories". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
5. ^ Alao Abiodun (2023-10-26). "Dalyboy's "No Money, No Love" makes Apple Chart debut". The Nation (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-10-31.
6. ^ Ihesiulo Grace (2021-12-09). ""Shake It On Gaad" by Dalyboy Surpasses 1m Streams on Spotify". Daily Times (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-10-31.
7. ^ Adebayo Samson (2025-01-14). "Dalyboy to drop video for "Body Talk" in February". Tribune Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
8. ^ Taiwo Okanlawon (2024-10-16). "Dalyboy blends Afro-Caribbean vibes with Global appeal in new single "Body Talk" with Pardon C". P.M. News. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
9. ^ Wilson Adekumola (2024-12-21). "Dalyboy Belgason unveils new Afrobeat anthem, 'Omoge'". The Punch. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
10. ^ Patrick Ezema (2024-11-28). "Nigerian-American Artist Dalyboy Hyppolite Gears Up For "Omoge"". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
11. ^ Taiwo Okanlawon (2025-01-06). "Dalyboy's "Omoge" enjoys high rotation on Beat FM". PM News. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
12. ^ "The Heartbreaker's Revenge". IMDB. 2014-05-30. Retrieved 2024-12-24.

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