Shizzi
| Shizzi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Oluwaseyi Akerele |
| Born | Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Ibadan, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afro beat, Pop, R&B, Afro pop, African hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, entrepreneur, songwriter |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Associated acts | Davido, Wizkid, Runtown, Wande Coal, Wurld, Walshy Fire, Meek Mill, Ayo Jay |
| Website | magicfingershq |
Oluwaseyi Akerele, better known as Shizzi, is a Nigerian record producer and songwriter.
Shizzi started out as a drummer in church. He achieved recognition for his work on Davido's 2011 single "Dami Duro", and produced six songs on the singer's debut album Omo Baba Olowo (2012).
He produced Wizkid's "Love My Baby", a song from the artist's debut studio album Superstar (2011). He has been credited for producing "Skelewu" and "Gobe". He was also the producer behind Wande Coal's highly controversial songs "Baby Face" and "Go Low". Shizzi has worked with Sasha, Harrysong, OD Woods, Naeto C, Sauce Kid, Wande Coal, Wizkid, D'Prince, May D, Danagog, Emmy Gee, Shank and Skuki, among others.
In 2013, he co-produced Davido's "Tchelete" single featuring Mafikizolo. On 26 June 2014, Shizzi worked alongside Davido, Tiwa Savage, Lola Rae, Sarkodie, Diamond Platnumz and Mi Casa to produce MultiChoice's Africa Rising campaign song.
On the 16 January 2016, Shizzi accused "Tunde Ednut" & " Masterkraft" for stealing his instrumental to make his song Kosowo which is produced by Masterkraft.
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