Ben’Jamin Obadje, also known as Spellz, is a Nigerian recording producer. He has produced for artists including Chuddy K,
9ice,
Banky W.
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Early life
Olubankole Wellington was bo ...
,
D'Prince
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Davido
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Davido was born in Atlanta, U.S, and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He made his mus ...
,
Tiwa Savage
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,
Dammy Krane. His production hits include "Gaga Crazy" by Chuddy K, "My Dear" by
Dammy Krane, "Check and Balance" by
Burna Boy
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, "Mummy Mi" by
Wizkid
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, "How Long" by
Davido
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, and "Keys to the City" by
Tiwa Savage
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. He is currently signed to 323 Entertainment.
''
Thisday'' newspaper ranked him 10th on its 2016 list of the Top 10 Music Producers in Nigeria. On July 28, 2016, ''
Nigerian Entertainment Today
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'' ranked him 7th on its monthly list for 10 music producers.
Personal life
Spellz got engaged to Hadiza Dije Badaki on August 31, 2015, and married her on February 28, 2016. Spellz and Badaki had their first baby on February 16, 2017.
Education
He attended
Federal Government College, Idoani in
Ondo State
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and then studied
Computer science
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at
Covenant University
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. He left the University after three years because of his love for music.
Discography
Accolades
References
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Living people
Nigerian record producers
Musicians from Lagos State
Nigerian music industry executives
Covenant University alumni
Federal Government College Idoani alumni
Year of birth missing (living people)