Masterkraft (producer)
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| Birth name | Sunday Ginikachukwu Nweke |
| Born | Lagos, Nigeria |
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Sunday Ginikachukwu Nweke (), known professionally 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, and "Jasi" by Banky W, among others.[3]
In 2015, Masterkraft collaborated with Nigerian singer Evelle, the winner of Nigerian Idol 2014, on her debut single titled "Waiting", which also featured DJ Xclusive.[4]
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.[5] Thisday newspaper listed him as one of its Top 10 Music Producers in Nigeria.[6]
Background
[edit]A native of Enugu State, Masterkraft was born in Ajegunle, Lagos State.[7] While growing up, he attended United Christian Secondary School in Apapa and dreamt of being an accountant.[2][8]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Year | Album Title | Album Details |
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| 2017 | Unlimited (The Tape) |
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| 2021 | Masta Groove |
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Accolades
[edit]| Year | Event | Prize | Recipients | Result | Ref |
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| 2013 | 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Music Producer of the Year | — | Nominated | [9] |
| 2015 | The Headies 2015 | Producer of the Year | "Wiser" | Nominated | [10] |
| City People Entertainment Awards | Music Producer of the Year | "Himself" | Won | [11] | |
| 2016 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Music Producer of the Year | Won | [12] | |
| 2023 | The Beatz Awards | Producer of the Year (Male) | Himself for "Gbese" | Nominated | [13][14] |
| Afro Pop Producer of the Year | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b "Masterkraft". Coke Studio. Archived from the original on 28 April 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ a b Aderibigbe Tolulope (15 November 2014). "Top 10 Music Producers In Nigeria". Leadership. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ Nation, The (2015-11-29). "Evelle drops Waiting". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ 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.
- ^ admin (2016-04-16). "Meet The Top 10 Music Producers in Nigeria". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Full List Of Winners at 2015 City People Entertainment Awards". The Real Gist. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ Abiola Solanke (6 September 2016). "Adekunle Gold, Olamide, Kiss Daniel, others win big". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ Ifezulike, Ogugua (26 October 2023). "Check Out The Beatz Awards 2023 Nomination List". Rhythm FM. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "The Beatz Awards - Winners 2023". The Beatz Awards. Retrieved 20 January 2024.