Safin De Coque, also known as Darlington Akanite, was born on October 26th. He is a musician from Ezinifite, Nnewi South, Anambra State, belonging to the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria. Safin De Coque is the son of Oliver Sunday Akanite, a renowned Nigerian Highlife Legend popularly known as Oliver de Coque.

Safin De Coque received guidance and blessings from his father, who was a great singer himself, to pursue a successful career in music.

Safin De Coque

Early Life 

Safin De Coque was born and raised in Ezinifite, a town located in Nnewi South, Anambra State, Nigeria. He is the second son of the late Nigerian highlife legend, Chief Oliver de Coque. Safin De Coque's family has a strong musical background, as his brothers, Oliver Sunday Akanite Junior and Chinedu Akanite, are also professional musicians.

Education 

Safin De Coque attended Apata Memorial High School for his secondary education. After completing his high school studies, he enrolled at Ebonyi State University to pursue a degree in Theatre and Media Arts. His goal was to enhance his stage performance skills and become comfortable performing in front of large audiences.

Career 

Safin De Coque initially started his music career as a hip-hop artist. He had been involved in music since he was ten years old, but it was when he turned 20 that his father officially introduced him to the music industry.

His breakthrough came when he performed a remix of his father's popular 1970s hit track called "Funny Funny Identity" at a concert. The management of Dozage Records recognized his talent and signed him to their label.

In 2014, Safin De Coque released songs like "Biri kam Biri" and "Nwafo Nwafo," which featured Phyno. These songs reflected his roots and his journey in the hip-hop world.

However, in recent times, he made a switch to highlife music to revive his late father's musical legacy. This decision was influenced by the pressure from his fans, who wanted him to honor his father's genre and not let the traditional ogene music fade away. Safin De Coque admits that playing his father's music brings him a sense of peace and fulfillment.

Songs 

Hussle

Nwafor

Biri Ka Mbiri 

Still I Survive

Personal Life 

Safin De Coque is known for his thoughtful nature and his ability to make decisions based on careful consideration rather than temporary emotions. He believes in not letting anger dictate his choices.

In his personal life, Safin has three brothers named Darlington, Oliver Sunday Akanite Junior, and Chinedu Akanite.

Relationship 

Safin De Coque is happily married and has a beautiful daughter, bringing him great joy in his personal life.

Net worth 

There is no publicly available information regarding Safin De Coque's net worth.

Legacy 

Safin De Coque, the son of highlife legend Oliver de Coque, has left a lasting legacy of resilience and cultural preservation. Initially pursuing a hip-hop career, Safin recognized the significance of his father's music and returned to highlife. By blending contemporary styles with traditional ogene music, he revived his father's musical heritage and introduced a new generation to the richness of Igbo music. Safin's success in navigating the music industry while staying true to his roots serves as an inspiration for aspiring musicians in Nigeria and beyond.