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Temidayo Babatope Joseph, popularly known by his stage name PuffyTee, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer. from Ekiti state, Nigeria. In 2016, he was given a special recognition award by the organisers of the City People Entertainment Awards for his contribution to the growth of entertainment in Nigeria [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] Puffy Tee is the producer behind the songs "Yahooze" by Olu Maintain, "Eleko" by Mayorkun, "Lorile" by X-Project, "Away" by VVIP, and "Aiye" by 9ice, plus "Kabiyesi" and "Back to Back" by Funmi Shittu. He has also worked with Oritse Femi, Davido, JJC, Georgetown, Kabbar, LKT, Mike Abdul of Midnight Crew, and Monique. The track that was issued by Puffy Tee as a verse writer is named "Packing" and it was a joint work with "the Nigerian born London & Lagos-based rapper, singer, producer" JJC Skillz. [12] In 2015, he also featured the Nigerian drummer, dancer and singer, Ara, to produce a love song titled, "Your Lover". [13]

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References

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  9. ↑ Ekpo, Nathan Nathaniel. "First Time Beat Maker, Puffy Tee Steps out in Agbada for Sister's Wedding (photos)". Nollywoodgists.com. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  10. ↑ "Nigeria: 'Packaging' Is About Lifestyle of Some Artists - Puffy Tee". Allafrica.com. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
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  12. ↑ "Puffy Tee ft. JJC (Skillz) - Packaging". Notjustok.com. 26 August 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  13. ↑ "Puffy Tee ft. Ara - Your Love | Naija Songs // Naijapals". Naijapals.com. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
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