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.

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.

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.

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

He described the occasion as historic, saying he was honoured to share the platform with the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Terrance Michael Drew, and Benedict Oramah, among other distinguished personalities.

The London Stock Exchange holds its Market Open and Market Close ceremonies to commemorate major milestones, listings and anniversaries for organisations and institutions.

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