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Singer, songwriter, and Producer Derrick Oliver Chidera well known as Darse Mayne for his expertise in his sound and music creation, is an innovative Afro-fusion Artist born in Lagos, Nigeria. He relocated to South Africa with his family in 2009 and discovered his passion for music in 2010. Ever since then, Darse has been a tremendous songwriter who translates emotions into words and captures the hearts of his listeners with a dynamic vocal range and melodic vibes Coming from a church background where he was a drummer in the Worship Team, Darse has Implemented this good taste and variety in his sound. He has the perfect blend of Hip Hop, Afrobeats, R&B, and Dancehall adding a little bit of his own touch to every record he produces and writes. Darse has an excellent musical resume having Collaborated with both local and international emerging stars, having done production for the likes of Emtee, and Blaklez, and written songs with the likes of Maglera Doe Boy, and many more familiar names in the South African Industry. He has also been featured on a personal music documentary that aired on SABC South Africa’s biggest broadcasting company, He has been featured on National TV as well as National Radio such as YFM, MetroFM, VOWFm, and many more. His music is inspired by the likes of Fela, 2Face, MI Abaga, and many more, he is one of the top talents and youngest-emerging musicians to come out of Africa, a true rising star who is ever-evolving and improving his brand.