Ben’Jamin Obadje, also known as Spellz, is a Nigerian recording producer.[1] He has produced for artists including Chuddy K, 9ice, Banky W., D'Prince, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Dammy Krane. His production hits include "Gaga Crazy" by Chuddy K, "My Dear" by Dammy Krane, "Check and Balance" by Burna Boy, "Mummy Mi" by Wizkid, "How Long" by Davido, and "Keys to the City" by Tiwa Savage. He is currently signed to 323 Entertainment.
Spellz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ben’Jamin Obadje Lagos State Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Covenant University |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, audio engineer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Afro-pop, hip hop, R&B, contemporary R&B |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Labels | 323 Entertainment |
Thisday newspaper ranked him 10th on its 2016 list of the Top 10 Music Producers in Nigeria.[2] On July 28, 2016, Nigerian Entertainment Today ranked him 7th on its monthly list for 10 music producers.[3]
Personal life
editSpellz got engaged to Hadiza Dije Badaki on August 31, 2015,[4] and married her on February 28, 2016.[5][6] Spellz and Badaki had their first baby on February 16, 2017.[7]
Education
editHe attended Federal Government College, Idoani in Ondo State and then studied Computer science at Covenant University. He left the University after three years because of his love for music.
Discography
editAccolades
edit| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Music Producer of the Year | Won |
| 2015 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Music Producer of the Year | Nominated[8] |
| The Beatz Awards | Best Afro Dancehall Producer "Check & Balance (Burna Boy)" | Nominated | |
| 2016 | The Beatz Awards | Best Afro Dancehall Producer "Key To The City Remix (Tiwa Savage)" | Nominated |
| 2017 | The Headies | Producer of the Year "Iskaba by (Wande Coal) & Ma Lo by (Tiwa Savage)" | Nominated |
| Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Music Producer of the Year "Himself" | Nominated | |
| 2018 | The Beatz Awards | Afro Pop Producer Of The Year "Ma Lo by (Tiwa Savage)" | Won |
| Producer of the Year "Lova Lova (Tiwa Savage)" | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Spellz". Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ^ Gbemre, Akpor (16 April 2016). "Meet The Top 10 Music Producers in Nigeria". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "10 music producers you didn't know were behind these hit songs". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "Music Producer, Spellz To Get Married On February 28". 14 January 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ "Music Producer, Spellz To Get Married Today". 28 February 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ "Photos from the wedding of music producer DJ Spellz & Dije Badaki". dailymedia.com.ng. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ Bolashodun, Oluwatobi (16 February 2017). "Yakubu Dogara also confirms Buhari's state of health after meeting". Naij.com - Nigeria news. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ Banah, Namang (10 July 2015). "2015 City People Entertainment Awards: Sarkodie, Ameyaw Debrah, Yvonne Nelson, Juliet Ibrahim & others nominated". Retrieved 1 March 2017.