Dayo Adeneye: How Kenny Ogungbe and I have sustained our over 40-year friendship

Dayo ‘D1’ Adeneye, the co-founder of Kennis Music, has revealed how he has maintained his over 40-year friendship with Kenny Ogungbe.

In a recent interview with Teju Babyface, the comedian, Adeneye said his bond with Ogungbe, 63, goes back to their college days, where they were practically inseparable.

He said they graduated together and frequently spent time at each other’s homes.

“Keke and I have known each other for over 40 years, going on 50 years now. As a matter of fact, we graduated on the same day, both our undergraduate and graduate,” he said.

“If you were looking for Kenny in those days, just go to my house. He had his own apartment, but he was always at my house. If you were looking for me, I’d be at Kenny’s house.”

Adeneye also revealed that their friendship is built on mutual support and contentment.

He said they ensure that they never pursue ambitions at the expense of their bond.

He added that they handle disagreements privately, without seeking external intervention.

“That has always been the way we approach life: what is yours is mine, and what’s mine is yours. The thing is, what do we achieve together? It’s not like we don’t fight, but we don’t let it get to the level where we need to people to intervene after a quarrel,” he added.

“We’ve never taken things out of context. We are both contented individuals. We aspire for a lot in life but not at the expense of our friendship.”

Adeneye and Ogungbe founded Kennis Music, their record label, in the late 1990s.

The record label was home to artistes like 2Baba, Jaywon, Eldee, Sir Shina Peters, and Tony Tetuila, among others.

The duo have received several recognitions, including induction into the Hip-Hop World Hall of Fame at the 2006 Headies.