• Comment: Heatrave, you did good work here, but Niphkeys currently does not pass WP:GNG or WP:NMUSICIAN, it would be a waste of time for now as it might be taken to AfD if accepted and eventually deleted. He may pass NMUSICIAN if he receives SIGCOV in the future. Vanderwaalforces (talk) 09:09, 15 March 2024 (UTC)

Adebajo Oluwanifemi Adebanjo, professionally known as Niphkeys is a Nigerian record and music producer. He has a growing discography, working with Omah Lay[1], Naira Marley, Mohbad, Asake as well as producing the remix for Stormzy's single, Hide and Seek[2].

Early life and education

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He was born on March 8 in Lagos State, Nigeria where he grew up.[3] He has a bachelor's degree in Soil Science and Land Management from the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB).[4]

Career

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Niphkeys started his music career in 2015 as a producer in the group Tripsss, with his younger brothers IBKissleek and Torikeeche. Together, they produced Mapariwo by Zinoleesky and Are You Sure by Lyta.[5] He had to however wait until 2020 for his first big break, where he rose to prominence after he produced Ale Yi by Zlatan, Koloyewon by Naira Marley and “Kilofeshe” by Zinoleesky.[6] He also Produced Feel Good, the single that shot Mohbad into the limelight.[7]

Discography

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Singles

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Title Artist Year Release Date Notes
Ale Yi Zlatan 2020
Kilofeshe Zinoleesky 2020 Released on the Chrome Album
Koloyewon Naira Marley
Are You Sure Lyta 2021 Features Zinoleesky, Naira Marley
Feel Good Mohbad 2021 Nominated 5 times for 2022 Headies
I'm A Mess Omah Lay 2022 Released on Omah Lay's Boy Alone Album

Recognition

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He was nominated in the Afropop Producer, Afro Dancehall Producer and the Producer of the year categories in the 2021 Beatz Awards,[8][9] He also received a nomination in the Best Producer category at the 2022 Headies[10] and an African Producer of the year nomination at 2023 Soundcity MVP Awards.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Who produced "I'm a mess" by Omah Lay?". Genius. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  2. ^ "Stormzy & Rema Join Forces on "Hide And Seek" Remix - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  3. ^ "Talented Producer, Niphkeys continues defining Nigerian sound with his top class productions - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  4. ^ Erezi, Dennis (2022-07-01). "Niphkeys hints at plans to release first music project". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  5. ^ "Niphkeys Speaks On Forging Special Chemistry With Naira Marley, Zinolesky, Omah Lay | Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  6. ^ "Spotlight Monday: Niphkeys - The49thStreet". 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  7. ^ Schmidt, Chelsea (2023-10-30). "The Meaning Behind The Song: Feel Good by Mohbad". Old Time Music. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  8. ^ "Nominees 2021 – The Beatz Awards". Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  9. ^ BellaNaija.com (2021-10-29). "Here's the Full List of Nominees For The Beatz Awards 2021". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  10. ^ "#15thHeadies: Sarz, Pheelz, Niphkeys, Others Nominated For Producer Of The Year | SEE LIST". NotjustOk. 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  11. ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-01-21). "Ayra Starr, Asake, Omah Lay, Kizz Daniel nominated for the 5th Soundcity MVP Awards Festival". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
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  • Niphkey Production Credits on Tidal