Daniel Nwosu Jr., better known by his stage name Dax, is a Nigerian-Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He gained fame with songs like "Dear Alcohol" (2022) and "To Be A Man" (2023).
Dax's Profile
Full Name | Daniel Nwosu Jr. |
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Stage Name | Dax |
Date of Birth | March 22, 1994 |
Age | 30 years old |
Birthplace | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
Nationality | Nigerian-Canadian |
Religion | Christian |
Parents | Daniel Nwosu (Engineer), Juliette (Nurse) |
Education | St. Peter Catholic High School, Ottawa; Casper College, Wyoming; Newman University, Kansas |
Career | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
Net Worth (2024) | $2 million USD |
Early Life and Education
Dax was born on March 22, 1994, making him 30 years old as of 2024. He was born to Nigerian immigrant parents in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Holding dual Nigerian-Canadian nationality, he practices the Christian faith.
He attended St. Peter Catholic High School in Ottawa, Canada, for his early education. Later, he studied at Casper College in Casper, Wyoming, and Newman University in Wichita, Kansas, where he completed his graduation.
Family
Dax's parents are Daniel Nwosu and Juliette. His father, Daniel, works as an engineer, and his mother, Juliette, is a nurse.
Career
Dax's initial rise to fame came from his basketball skills in high school, where he played as a guard. His music career began in 2016, creating freestyle remixes of popular tracks on his YouTube channel. He first gained significant attention in 2017 with his hit song "Cash Me Outside" featuring Danielle Bregoli.
In August 2018, Dax released his first extended play, "It’s Different Now," featuring collaborations with other rappers. He gained further recognition in 2019 by being featured on Hopsin's song "You Should've Known." In 2020, he released another EP, "I'll Say It for You," which received positive reviews. The EP included the controversial single "Dear God."
Throughout his career, Dax has released several successful songs, including "Dear Alcohol," "The Devil's Calling," "To Be A Man," and "Depression."
Net Worth
As of 2024, Dax's net worth is estimated to be $2 million USD.