At an early age, he moved back to Nigeria to pursue a high school education at King's College, Lagos.

Rotimi Alakija moved back to the UK to study Physics and Computer Science at Reading University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.

[2] DJ Xclusive started his professional disc jockey career in 2003 by performing at various night clubs, including Aura Mayfair, Penthouse, Funky Buddha and Jalouse.

During the course of his career, DJ Xclusive has performed with acts like Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Mario Winans, Brick and Lace, Nas and Fat Joe.

[citation needed] In 2015, DJ Xclusive featured on Evelle's debut single "Waiting"[7] alongside renowned producer Masterkraft.