Chisom Obinna Onyeke (born 27 October 1988), known professionally as JaySynths, is a

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and

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best known for producing

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's hit single " Case" in 2018. He is the originating record producer of Ojapiano and the first record producer to produce it, a fusion of the

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’s Ọjà and South African sub genre of house music

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, taking its name from Ọjà and Piano, he is also the producer behind the soundtracks of 2023

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number 1 movie, Shanty Town.

Early life and education

JaySynths was born and raised in

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, Nigeria. He began his education at All Saints Primary School, Onitsha, before preceding to Government Secondary School, Karshi, Abuja. He graduated from

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with a degree in political science.

Music career

At the age of four, JaySynths started playing musical instruments such as Keyboard at his parent church. After his family moved to Abuja, he began his career in music production and was later appointed the music director of a choir. JaySynths has produced songs such as "Case" which won Best Pop Single at

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, and its cover titled “Upgrade" which was performed by Nigerian musician Snazzy the Optimist. And other singles he has produced including "Wait", "Fake Jersey", "Marry" and "Power Rangers" by Teni, "Daz How Star Do" by Skiibii. He has worked with

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, Broda Shaggi and Sarkodie.

Personal life

JaySynths is married to an ex-beauty queen, Christy Daniels, whom he met during his undergraduate days in the university. They have one child together.

Awards

References

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