Spellz (producer)

Spellz
Spellz
Born	Ben’Jamin Obadje; Lagos State Nigeria
Citizenship	Nigeria
Alma mater	Covenant University
Occupation	Producer, audio engineer
Years active	2011 – present
	Musical career
Genres	Afro-Pop, Hip hop, R'n'b, contemporary R&B
Instruments	Piano
Labels	323 Entertainment
Associated acts	Davido, Banky W., D'Prince, Tiwa Savage, Tinashe

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.

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

Spellz engaged Hadiza Dije Badaki on August 31, 2015,[4] and married on February 28, 2016.[5][6] Spellz and Badaki had their first baby on February 16, 2017.[7]

Education

He 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

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]
2017	The Headies	Producer of the Year "Iskaba by (Wande Coal) & Ma Lo by (Tiwa Savage)"	Nominated
2017	Nigeria Entertainment Awards	Music Producer of the Year "Himself"	Nominated

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References

"Spellz". Retrieved 5 September 2016.
Editor, Online (16 April 2016). "Meet The Top 10 Music Producers in Nigeria". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2 March 2017.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
"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. "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.

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[1] "Spellz". Retrieved 5 September 2016.

[2] Editor, Online (16 April 2016). "Meet The Top 10 Music Producers in Nigeria". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2 March 2017.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)

[3] "10 music producers you didn't know were behind these hit songs". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2017.

[4] "Music Producer, Spellz To Get Married On February 28". 14 January 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.

[5] "Music Producer, Spellz To Get Married Today". 28 February 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.

[6] "Photos from the wedding of music producer DJ Spellz & Dije Badaki". dailymedia.com.ng. Retrieved 6 September 2016.

[7] Bolashodun, Oluwatobi. "Yakubu Dogara also confirms Buhari's state of health after meeting". Naij.com - Nigeria news. Retrieved 1 March 2017.

[8] Banah, Namang. "2015 City People Entertainment Awards: Sarkodie, Ameyaw Debrah, Yvonne Nelson, Juliet Ibrahim & others nominated". Retrieved 1 March 2017.