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Samklef
Background information
Birth nameSamuel Oguachuba
Also known asSamklef Noni
Born (1985-02-05) 5 February 1985 (age 39)
Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
OriginImo, Imo State, Nigeria [1]
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • disc jockey
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
Years active2009–present
Spouse(s)Yvonne Iheduru

Samuel Oguachuba, (born 5 February 1985), better known as Samklef, is a Nigerian record producer, disk jockey, singer and songwriter.[2]

Early life[edit]

Samklef is a native Imo State, but he was born in Ikeja, Lagos, a local government area in Lagos State.

Career[edit]

Samklef started his Djing career by performing at parties in his community before moving to perform at top events and shows in the city. He later switched to sound production, he got his big break. While working as a DJ, Samklef had been learning how to produce musical beats, and in a couple of months, he became good at the skill. Thus, he began to seek out upcoming artists that he could collaborate with. This was how his path crossed with Afrobeats icon, Wizkid.


As a producer, Samklef produced a large portion of Wizkid’s widely acclaimed album Superstar, thereby significantly contributing to the huge success of the album. He has also worked with names like Sunny Neji, Rugged man , Durella, Skales , D’Prince (Mo’ Hits), Simisola, J Bryte , Emmsong, O’cube, Jahdiel, Vector, Mudina, to mention a few. He has also worked with several entertainment and advertising firms.

Discography[edit]

Awards and nominations[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Itodonr (14 October 2023). "Samklef Biography, Early Life, Age, Family, Career and Net Worth". Afrobios. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Samklef". www.afrobios.com. Retrieved 15 June 2024.