Samklef
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Samklef | |
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| Birth name | Samuel Oguachuba |
| Also known as | Samklef Noni |
| Born | 5 February 1985 Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Imo, Imo State, Nigeria.[1] |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
Samuel Oguachuba (born 5 February 1985), professionally known as Samklef (Samklef NoNi) stylized in all capital letters, is a Nigerian record producer, blogger, disk jockey, music director, mixing engineer , and songwriter.[2][3][4] He is popularly known for the tag "samklef NoNi", at the beginning or end of all his productions.[5][6]
Samklef gained recognition in the Nigerian recording industry by producing. Wizkid's first album Superstar, one track of Banky w's R&BW album, and Olamide's YBNL album.[7][8][9]
Early life[edit]
Samklef is a native Imo State, but he was born in Ikeja, Lagos, a local government area in Lagos State.
Career[edit]
Samklef started his Djing career by performing at parties in his community before moving to perform at top events and shows in the city. He later switched to sound production, he got his big break. While working as a DJ, Samklef had been learning how to produce musical beats, and in a couple of months, he became good at the skill. Thus, he began seeking upcoming artists with whom he could collaborate.
Samklef has produced several well-known singles, including "Don't Dull” by Wizkid, and “Stupid Love" by Olamide.[10][11][12][13]
He was responsible for producing a significant portion of Wizkid’s 2011 "Superstar" album and has worked with artists such as Ice Prince, Olamide, Banky W., Akon, Simi, M.I , and Waje, among others.[14][15][16] Samklef signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik label In 2018,[17][18][19][20] he was nominated for Producer of the Year at the 2011 Headies Award.[21][22]
Controversies[edit]
On 23rd April 2022, Samklef accused "Banky W" of stealing royalties for Wizkid’s album which he produced. via his Twitter page, He tweeted.[23][24] Samklef also became involved in disputes on Twitter and Instagram with various artists and bloggers, including Wizkid, Davido[25][26] Adekunle Gold, Simi [27][28], Tunde Ednut, Seun Kuti and Very Dark Man.[28][29][30]
Political views[edit]
On April 21, 2017, Samklef in a post on Twitter called for the resignation of Muhammadu Buhari who served as the president of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023, in a post he made via his Twitter handle he said "My opinion! I think president Buhari needs to suspend himself by resigning to save us all".[31][32][33]
In October 2021 samklef came under significant scrutiny for remarks about Muhammadu Buhari and Northern Nigeria. On the social media platform Twitter, the artist expressed a strong opinion suggesting that the North, apart from suya — a popular regional dish of roasted beef — has produced nothing of positive consequence. The statement specifically targeted President Buhari, asserting, "Buhari will forever be a failure nothing good can come out from the north except suya." This declaration sparked divergent reactions among followers, with some endorsing the sentiment while others vehemently criticized him for painting an entire region with a broad stroke. The incident stirred a wider debate on the portrayal of regional identities and the responsibility of public figures in shaping perceptions through social media platforms.[34]
Personal life[edit]
Samklef has a son "Jason Nelson" who was born in April 2012, he is married to Yvonne Oguachuba[35][36], his son's mother.[37][38][39]
Instruments[edit]
Drums. Piano. Guitar. Synthesizer
Production discography[edit]
Production credits[edit]
- Don't Dull - Wizkid
- Selassie ft Jesse Jagz
- Tease Me/Bad Guys - Wizkid
- Stupid Love - Olamide
- Skelebe - ft Akon - Samkleff
- The Headies 2011 Theme Song - Wizkid,Ice Prince,And Waje
- Living Large ft Olamide,Shaydee & DJ Xclusive - Samkleff
- My Life (Enemies) - Durella
Album credits[edit]
| Year | Artiste | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Wizkid | Superstar[40] |
| 2011 | Ice Prince | Everybody Loves Ice Prince |
| 2012 | Olamide | YBNL’ |
| 2013 | Banky w | R&BW |
| 2013 | Jesse Jagz | Jagz Nation, Vol. 1: Thy Nation Come |
| 2013 | Simi | Ogaju |
Studio albums and EP[edit]
- The Gift Of God (2013)[41]
- Sound Of Music (2015)
- The Classics (2021)
- Born Legend (2021)
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Headies 2011 | Producer Of The Year | Samkleff for "Don't Dull", "Kilode", "Jonzing World", and "Noni" | Nominated |
| 2012 | The Future Awards | Producer Of The Year | Himself[42] | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ↑ Itodonr (2023-10-14). "Samklef Biography, Early Life, Age, Family, Career and Net Worth". Afrobios. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ↑ Itodonr (14 October 2023). "Samklef Biography, Early Life, Age, Family, Career and Net Worth".
- ↑ N, Ojonubi (2020-09-09). "'Be careful', Samklef warns of looming evil deeds in the Nigerian music industry". WITHIN NIGERIA. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ↑ EGOLE, ANOZIE (June 21, 2013). "Terry G inspires my music – Samklef". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ↑ Native, The (2017-08-15). "The Shuffle: Revisit "Molowo Noni" from Samklef's Nonilizing years". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ↑ Bada, Gbenga. "Nigeria: Samklef's Got the Magic". allafrica.com.
- ↑ Ogenyi, Esther (2015-04-21). "Samklef reconciles with Wizkid". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ↑ Arogundade, Funsho (April 13, 2012). "Nigeria's Beat Makers". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ↑ "Samklef". www.afrobios.com. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ↑ Alonge, Osagie (2011-06-23). "Video Premiere: 'Molowo Noni' Samklef Ft. Wizkid, D'Prince & Ice Prince". Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ↑ Abimbolu, Debola (2020-01-14). "The Shuffle: Wizkid's "Don't Dull" set the pace for his impressive trajectory". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ↑ Itodo, Sunny Green (2024-05-02). "I discovered Simi, Tunde Ednut, gave Olamide, Wizkid hits - Samklef brags". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ↑ "Veteran Producer Samklef Credits Himself With Launching Successful Careers -". The Herald. 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ↑ AKINTAYO, OPEOLUWANI (April 25, 2012). "Samklef to open music school soon". vanguardngr.
- ↑ Jayne, Augoye. "Singer Samklef features Akon in new single "Skelebe"". www.premiumtimesng.com.
- ↑ "JAMB QUESTION CROONER, SIMI SHARES HER STORY". Yes International! Magazine. 2015-06-12. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ↑ "Another Nigerian artiste cries out over "slavery deal" with Akon". pmnewsnigeria. May 25, 2020.
- ↑ "Samklef Goes International, Joins Akon's Record Label • Channels Television".
- ↑ Grace, Ihesiulo (2017-07-09). "Why I signed Samklef". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ↑ Abimbolu, Debola (2017-07-04). "Akon signs Samklef and extends his music empire to Nigeria". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2011-08-04). "Dr SID, Asa, Sound Sultan, M.I & 2Face for Album of the Year – Find Out Who Else was Nominated for the 2011 Headies". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ↑ "Oguachuba: I Was A Street Beggar". pmnewsnigeria.com. January 18, 2013.
- ↑ "Samklef knocks Banky W, demands royalties for Wizkid's album". pmnewsnigeria. April 23, 2022.
- ↑ "Banky w schools samklef who accused him of withholding royalties from wizkids album". thestreetjournal. April 24, 2022.
- ↑ FASASI, LUKMON (2017-08-12). "'I'm part of Wizkid's history whether he likes it or not' - Samklef - Nigerian Entertainment Today". Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ↑ Fasan, Yewande (June 27, 2024). "Samklef criticises Davido for inviting VeryDarkMan to his wedding". thenationonlineng.
- ↑ Peaceman, Pandora (2024-05-05). "Samklef Replies Adekunle Gold Amid Comment About Simi - New Telegraph". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 Odunmorayo, Oke (2024-05-06). "Adekunle Gold Fires Back At Samklef For Calling Out His Wife Simi". Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ↑ Blessing, Enenaite (2024-07-05). ""He destroyed him": Samklef brutally knocks Seun Kuti for bragging about Grammy". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ↑ Oluwayemi, Oluwapelumi (April 1, 2024). "SamKlef mocks Seun Kuti, likens him to VeryDarkMan". pmnewsnigeria.
- ↑ "Galaxy Television | Nigerian music producer, Samklef pleads for the president's resignation". Galaxy Television. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ↑ johnson, ayodele (2017-04-21). "Music producer wants Buhari to resign from office". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ↑ "Step down, Samklef advises Buhari". October 8, 2018.
- ↑ "Nothing Good Can Come Out From The North Except Suya – Samklef – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ↑ Black, Henry (2016-03-25). "Samklef Finally Marries His Heavily Pregnant Fiancée". Nigeriafilms. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ↑ akintomide, akinnagbe. "ACE MUSIC PRODUCER SAMKLEF IMPREGNATES UNILAG UNDERGRADUATE".
- ↑ Onos (2013-04-02). "Baby Jason is 1! Samklef & Wife Yvonne Celebrate his Big Day – Photos". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ↑ "Have you seen Samklef's wife lately? - Nigerian Entertainment Today". 2014-09-11. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ↑ Aiki, Damilare (2012-04-06). "BN Bytes: Meet Baby Jason Nelson Chukwujindu Oguachuba! Award Winning Producer Samklef & Wife Yvonne Welcome a Baby Boy – Photos". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ↑ Owolawi, Taiwo (2024-06-13). ""Everlasting royalty": Wizkid's Superstar enters top 10 chart, Samklef reacts". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ↑ Abimboye, Micheal (October 18, 2013). "Samklef releases new album, '#4KP #THEGIFTOFGOD'". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ↑ Alonge, Osagie (2012-08-22). "Davido, Cobhams, Don Jazzy, Wizkid and more for The Future Awards - Nigerian Entertainment Today". Retrieved 2024-07-12.
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