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SAMKLEF
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Background information
Birth nameSamuel Oguachuba
Born (1985-02-05) 5 February 1985 (age 39)
OriginImo State
Genres
Occupation(s)Record Producer, Songwriter , Disc jockey
Instruments
Years active2010–Present
LabelsNoni Records, Konvict Muzik

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.[1][2][3] He is popularly known for the tag "samklef NoNi", at the beginning or end of all his productions.[4][5]

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.[6][7]

Early Life and Career

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Samklef was born in Ikeja, Lagos, in the southwestern region of Nigeria. He is originally from Imo State, Nigeria[8]. Samklef has produced several well-known singles, including "Don't Dull” by Wizkid, and “Stupid Love" by Olamide.[9][10][11][12]

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.[13][14][15] Samklef signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik label In 2018,[16][17][18][19] he was nominated for Producer of the Year at the 2011 Headies Award.[20][21]

Controversies

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On 23rd April 2022, Samklef accused "Banky W" of stealing royalties for Wizkid’s album which he produced. via his Twitter page, He tweeted.[22][23] Samklef also became involved in disputes on Twitter and Instagram with various artists and bloggers, including Wizkid, Davido[24][25] Adekunle Gold, Simi [26][27], Tunde Ednut, Seun Kuti and Very Dark Man.[28][29][30]

Political views

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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

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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

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Drums. Piano. Guitar. Synthesizer

Production credits

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Album credits

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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

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  • The Gift Of God (2013)[41]
  • Sound Of Music (2015)
  • The Classics (2021)
  • Born Legend (2021)

Awards and nominations

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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

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  1. ^ Itodonr. "Samklef Biography, Early Life, Age, Family, Career and Net Worth".
  2. ^ N, Ojonubi (9 September 2020). "'Be careful', Samklef warns of looming evil deeds in the Nigerian music industry". WITHIN NIGERIA. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  3. ^ EGOLE, ANOZIE (21 June 2013). "Terry G inspires my music – Samklef". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  4. ^ Native, The (15 August 2017). "The Shuffle: Revisit "Molowo Noni" from Samklef's Nonilizing years". The NATIVE. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  5. ^ Bada, Gbenga. "Nigeria: Samklef's Got the Magic". allafrica.com.
  6. ^ Ogenyi, Esther (21 April 2015). "Samklef reconciles with Wizkid". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  7. ^ Arogundade, Funsho (13 April 2012). "Nigeria's Beat Makers". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Samklef - biography". www.afrobios.com. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  9. ^ Alonge, Osagie (23 June 2011). "Video Premiere: 'Molowo Noni' Samklef Ft. Wizkid, D'Prince & Ice Prince". Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  10. ^ Abimbolu, Debola (14 January 2020). "The Shuffle: Wizkid's "Don't Dull" set the pace for his impressive trajectory". The NATIVE. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  11. ^ Itodo, Sunny Green (2 May 2024). "I discovered Simi, Tunde Ednut, gave Olamide, Wizkid hits - Samklef brags". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Veteran Producer Samklef Credits Himself With Launching Successful Careers -". The Herald. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  13. ^ AKINTAYO, OPEOLUWANI (25 April 2012). "Samklef to open music school soon". vanguardngr.
  14. ^ Jayne, Augoye. "Singer Samklef features Akon in new single "Skelebe"". www.premiumtimesng.com.
  15. ^ "JAMB QUESTION CROONER, SIMI SHARES HER STORY". Yes International! Magazine. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  16. ^ "Another Nigerian artiste cries out over "slavery deal" with Akon". pmnewsnigeria. 25 May 2020.
  17. ^ "Samklef Goes International, Joins Akon's Record Label".
  18. ^ Grace, Ihesiulo (9 July 2017). "Why I signed Samklef". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  19. ^ Abimbolu, Debola (4 July 2017). "Akon signs Samklef and extends his music empire to Nigeria". The NATIVE. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  20. ^ BellaNaija.com (4 August 2011). "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 8 July 2024.
  21. ^ "Oguachuba: I Was A Street Beggar". pmnewsnigeria.com. 18 January 2013.
  22. ^ "Samklef knocks Banky W, demands royalties for Wizkid's album". pmnewsnigeria. 23 April 2022.
  23. ^ "Banky w schools samklef who accused him of withholding royalties from wizkids album". thestreetjournal. 24 April 2022.
  24. ^ FASASI, LUKMON (12 August 2017). "'I'm part of Wizkid's history whether he likes it or not' - Samklef - Nigerian Entertainment Today". Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  25. ^ Fasan, Yewande (27 June 2024). "Samklef criticises Davido for inviting VeryDarkMan to his wedding". thenationonlineng.
  26. ^ Peaceman, Pandora (5 May 2024). "Samklef Replies Adekunle Gold Amid Comment About Simi - New Telegraph". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  27. ^ Odunmorayo, Oke (6 May 2024). "Adekunle Gold Fires Back At Samklef For Calling Out His Wife Simi". Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  28. ^ Odunmorayo, Oke (6 May 2024). "Adekunle Gold Fires Back At Samklef For Calling Out His Wife Simi". Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  29. ^ Blessing, Enenaite (5 July 2024). ""He destroyed him": Samklef brutally knocks Seun Kuti for bragging about Grammy". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  30. ^ Oluwayemi, Oluwapelumi (1 April 2024). "SamKlef mocks Seun Kuti, likens him to VeryDarkMan". pmnewsnigeria.
  31. ^ "Galaxy Television | Nigerian music producer, Samklef pleads for the president's resignation". Galaxy Television. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  32. ^ johnson, ayodele (21 April 2017). "Music producer wants Buhari to resign from office". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  33. ^ "Step down, Samklef advises Buhari". 8 October 2018.
  34. ^ "Nothing Good Can Come Out From The North Except Suya – Samklef – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 30 October 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  35. ^ Black, Henry (25 March 2016). "Samklef Finally Marries His Heavily Pregnant Fiancée". Nigeriafilms. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  36. ^ akintomide, akinnagbe. "ACE MUSIC PRODUCER SAMKLEF IMPREGNATES UNILAG UNDERGRADUATE".
  37. ^ Onos (2 April 2013). "Baby Jason is 1! Samklef & Wife Yvonne Celebrate his Big Day – Photos". BellaNaija. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  38. ^ "Have you seen Samklef's wife lately? - Nigerian Entertainment Today". 11 September 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  39. ^ Aiki, Damilare (6 April 2012). "BN Bytes: Meet Baby Jason Nelson Chukwujindu Oguachuba! Award Winning Producer Samklef & Wife Yvonne Welcome a Baby Boy – Photos". BellaNaija. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  40. ^ Owolawi, Taiwo (13 June 2024). ""Everlasting royalty": Wizkid's Superstar enters top 10 chart, Samklef reacts". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  41. ^ Abimboye, Micheal (18 October 2013). "Samklef releases new album, '#4KP #THEGIFTOFGOD'". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  42. ^ Alonge, Osagie (22 August 2012). "Davido, Cobhams, Don Jazzy, Wizkid and more for The Future Awards - Nigerian Entertainment Today". Retrieved 12 July 2024.
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