Masterkraft (producer)
| Masterkraft | |
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| Birth name | Sunday Ginikachukwu Nweke |
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| Labels | Masterkraft Beats |
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Sunday Ginikachukwu Nweke, professionally known as Masterkraft, is a Nigerian record producer, disc jockey, band director, pianist, and songwriter.[1] He started his professional music career with Kennis Music, and has worked with artists such as Flavour N'abania, Bracket, Banky W., Sound Sultan, Timaya, Lynxxx, M.I and J. Martins, among others.[2] His production hits include "Fine lady" by Lynxxx featuring Wizkid, "Kwarikwa (Remix)" by Flavour N'abania featuring Fally Ipupa, "Girl" by Bracket featuring Wizkid, "Chinny Baby" by Flavour N'abania, "Ukwu" by Timaya, and “Jasi” by Banky W..[3]
Leadership newspaper ranked him 8th on its 2014 list of the Top 10 Music Producers In Nigeria.[3] In August 2015, Nigeria Entertainment Today ranked him 7th on its list of Nigeria’s Top 7 Biggest Music Producers at the Moment.[4] Thisday newspaper listed him as one its Top 10 Music Producers in Nigeria.[5]
Background
Masterkraft was born in Ajegunle, Lagos State, Nigeria, where he began his music career at age 11. Whilst growing up, he attended United Christian Secondary School in Apapa and dreamt of being an accountant.[2][6]
Accolades
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2013 | 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Music Producer of the Year | N/A | Nominated | [7] |
| 2015 | The Headies 2015 | Producer of the Year | "Wiser" | Nominated | [8] |
References
- ↑ Kehinde, Seye (10 August 2015). "City People to honour music producer, MasterKraft". City People. Archived from the original on April 16, 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- 1 2 "Masterkraft". Coke Studio. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- 1 2 Aderibigbe Tolulope (15 November 2014). "Top 10 Music Producers In Nigeria". Leadership. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ↑ Badmus, Kayode (9 August 2015). "Nigeria's Top 7 biggest music producers at the moment". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ↑ "Meet The Top 10 Music Producers in Nigeria". Thisday. 16 April 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ↑ Benitte. "10 Things You Didn't Know About Masterkraft - Youth Village Nigeria". Youth Village Nigeria.
- ↑ "Nigerian Entertainment Award announces 2013 nominees - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria.
- ↑ "The Headies 2015: Complete Nominees' List Of Nigeria's Most Prestigious Music Award - Entertainment Express". Entertainment Express.