Spellz (producer)
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'n'b, contemporary R&B |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Labels | 323 Entertainment |
Ben’Jamin Obadje also known as Spellz is a Nigeria recording producer.[1] He is currently signed to 323 Entertainment, he has also produced for the like's of "Chuddy K", "9ice", "Banky W.", "D'Prince", "Davido", "Tiwa Savage", "Dammy Krane" and many more. 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 (feat. Tinashe) and "Keys to the city" by Tiwa Savage (feat. Busy Signal)
Thisday newspaper ranked him 10th on its 2016 list of the Top 10 Music Producers In Nigeria.[2] In July 28 Nigerian Entertainment Today ranked him 7th on it's monthly list for 10 music producers behind some hit songs in Nigeria.[3]
Personal life
Spellz and Hadiza Dije Badaki became engaged in August 31, 2015[4] and married on the February 28, 2016 at "Oriental Hotel", Victoria Island, Lagos.[5] [6] Spellz and Hadiza Dije Badaki had their first baby in February 16, 2017.[7]
Artistry
He's inspiration as a young boy why growing up into making music was inspirited by Michael Jackson and his father..
Education
He attend "Federal Government College, Idoani" at "Ondo State" and then forwarded into the university where he studied Computer science at Covenant University. He left the University after three years because of the love he has for music.
Discography
Accolades
| 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] |
References
- ^ "Spellz". Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ^ Editor, Online (16 April 2016). "Meet The Top 10 Music Producers in Nigeria". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
{{cite news}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ "10 music producers you didn't know were behind these hit songs". Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games. 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". dailymail.com.ng. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ Bolashodun, Oluwatobi. "Yakubu Dogara also confirms Buhari's state of health after meeting". Naij.com - Nigeria news. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ Banah, Namang. "2015 City People Entertainment Awards: Sarkodie, Ameyaw Debrah, Yvonne Nelson, Juliet Ibrahim & others nominated". Retrieved 1 March 2017.