Benjamz
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Benjamz | |
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Birth name | Chibuike Benjamin Nnonah |
Also known as | Benjamz |
Born | Enugu, Nigeria | September 22, 1994
Origin | Enugu |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Record producer |
Instrument(s) | Piano, Drums, Guitar |
Years active | 2016–present |
Labels |
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Chibuike Benjamin Nnonah (born September 22, 1994), born in Enugu State, better known as ‘’’Benjamz’’’, is a Nigerian record producer[1] who has worked with a vast array of artists and musicians including Phyno,Burna Boy,Dremo,Tekno (musician),Illbliss and Yung6ix. He was born and raised in Enugu. Benjamz is credited with the production of 6’ Tracks from Phyno’s ‘’The Playmaker’’ album. He is most notable for co-producing African Giant by Burna Boy with Kel-P. The Grammy award nominated song earned him a special recognition from the recording academy[2] He also single handedly produced ‘’Gum Body featuring Jorja Smith from the same album[3][4]and Stfu from Codename Vol. 2 by Dremo
Early life
Benjamz is a native of Agbani in Nkanu West Enugu State. He is a graduate of industrial physics from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Career
His breakthrough as a record producer came in 2016, when he produced the track ‘’Pino Pino’’ by Phyno off his ‘’The ‘’Playmaker album. In 2017, he was nominated in the “New “Discovery Producer category at the 2017 edition of the The Beatz Awards. Benjamz has gone on to produce and be credited in popular songs and albums including ‘’The Playmaker‘’ by Phyno, ‘’African Giant’’ by Burna Boy, ‘’Old ‘’Romance‘’ by Tekno (musician),‘’Codename Vol. 2‘’ by Dremo and ‘’Deal with it‘’ by ‘’Phyno‘’. He was given a special recognition by the Grammy academy for his work on ‘’African Giant’’ by Burna Boy[5] [6]
Production credits
- African Giant - Burna Boy (Co-Produced with Kel-P)
- Gum Body ft Jorja Smith - Burna Boy
- Pino Pino - Phyno
- Deal With It - Phyno
- I'm a fan - Phyno
- Mistakes - Phyno
- Deri - Phyno
- Iyilu Ife - Phyno
- Bigger Meat - Dremo
- Chairman - Dremo
- Breezy - Dremo
- Faya - Dremo
- Stfu - Dremo
- Nobody - Dremo
- Armageddon - Tekno (musician)
- Forty Feet container ft Olamide - Illbliss
- Wake up - Yung6ix
Album credits
Year | Artiste | Album |
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2016 | Phyno | ’’The Playmaker’’ |
2019 | Burna Boy | ’’African Giant’’ |
2020 | Tekno (musician) | ’’Old Romance’’ |
2020 | Dremo | Codename Vol. 2 |
Awards and nominations
Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
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2017 | The Beatz Awards | New Discovery Producer | Benjamz for “Pino Pino” by Phyno | Won[7] |
2020 | 62nd Annual Grammy Awards | Special Recognition | Benjamz for African Giant by Burna Boy | Nominated[8] |
References
- ^ "I forget to eat whenever I am making music- Benjamz". Vanguard (Nigeria). 3 March 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "I believe in dynamism, says Benjamz". The Guardian (Nigeria). 10 April 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "Grammy-nominated Producer, Benjamz Launches Custom Beats Platform". This Day. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "Interview: Benjamz, the Grammy-Nominated Producer You Need to Know". Okay Africa. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "I believe in dynamism, says Benjamz". The Guardian (Nigeria). 10 April 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "Music Keeps Me Sane And Humble, Says Grammy-Nominated Producer Benjamz". Nigerian Tribune. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "See Nominees For The Beat FM Awards Night 2017". Nightlife. 10 December 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "I believe in dynamism, says Benjamz". The Guardian (Nigeria). 10 April 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.