He grew up in Germany and came to Nigeria when he was five where he attended St Gregory's College, Ikoyi and the University of Lagos.

[1] He was Lead dancer/choreographer for "The Iroko Band' managed by filmmaker, Dr Ola Balogun[4] and later became a Backup dancer for LexyDoo, Ruggedman, Jazzman Olofin, 2Shotz, Lady Di and also "Stage Shakers".

As an undergraduate at the University of Lagos he went into modelling, and after graduation, he joined Sound City as a TV presenter.

Denrele studied English Education at the University of Lagos; it was during this period he had a starring role in the campus based comedy Twilight Zone.

[11] Denrele has interviewed the likes of Akon,[10][12] Beyoncé Knowles, Tyler Perry, Lil' Kim, Snoop Dogg, Cuba Gooding, Amerie, and Lloyd.