Shugavybz

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Shugavybz
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Background information
Birth nameGodwin Emmanuel Ifeanyi
Born Lagos, Nigeria
Origin Nigerian
Genres Amapiano, Afrobeat, Afro-Fusion, Afropop
Occupations
Years active2021–present
LabelsGodboy Empire

Godwin Emmanuel Ifeanyi known professionally as Shugavybz, is a platinum Nigerian songwriter, record producer, and singer [1] . Paulash Panache featured them on their 2020 single "No Girlfriend No Problem" with Roger Lino, and Leeroy Afrika, which earned him a nomination at 2020 City People Music Awards for Best Collabo of the Year [2]

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He gained international recognition for co-writing Davido's Grammy-nominated fourth studio album Timeless , not to be confused with Goldie's debut album of the same name. He primarily produced and wrote most songs on Iyanya's third EP The 6th Wave. [3] [4] On 15 May 2023, Shugavybz was ranked number thirty-four on TurnTable's Official Producer Top 100. [5]

Early life and career

Godwin Emmanuel Ifeanyi was born in Ojodu Berger, a suburb area of Lagos, and hails from Ebonyi State. [6] He had his primary education at Access Model Private School and his secondary education at SusanChris International Model Secondary School [6] and Ugwuakuma Secondary School Arochukwu, [6] before proceeding to study at Federal Polytechnic, Nekede in Imo State for his tertiary education. [7] In 2024, he shared his early musical experience with TurnTable, saying “My parents and the kind of music my dad listened to when I was younger. I was really close to him, so I heard a lot of rhythmic music being influenced by the best of the 80s and 90s.” [3]

He achieved recognition for his work on Iyanya's 2022 single One Side. [8] In 2023, he co-wrote the Grammy-nominated Best Global Music Album Timeless by Davido. His productions include "Yawa No Dey End" by Majeeed, "Sinner" by Iyanya, "Paloma" by Mr. P, "Morning Call" by Harmonize, "Go" by Kcee, "My Baby" by Diamond Platnumz, and "Pounds & Dollars" by Diamond Platnumz and the two-time Grammy Award-winning flautist Wouter Kellerman.

Artisty

Shugavybz cited Fela Kuti, Paulson Kalu, Osita Osadebe, Lawrence Obusi, and the best of the 80s and 90s, as his musical influence. [3]

Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryRecipientResultRef
City People Music Awards 2020Best Collabo of the Year"No Girlfriend No Problem"
(with. Paulash Panache, Roger Lino, and Leeroy Afrika)
Nominated [2]
Grammy Awards 2024 Best Global Music Album Timeless by Davido Nominated [9]

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
NG
Love Potion

Singles

List of charted singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
NG
UK
US
"Odigi"2021Love Potion
"Kele" (with. King Bernard, Roger Lino)2023TBA
"Tempa"2024
"Ifeoma" (with. BoyPee)
List of charted singles as a featured artist, with selected chart positions
ArtistTitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
NG
US
UK
Godboy"BELIEVE (Covid – 19)" (feat. Singah, Shugavybz, DJ Switch, Pryme, Leeroy Afrika & Xbusta)2020Non-album single
Paulash Panache "Lituation" (feat. Shugavybz, RogerLino, and Leeroy Africa)
"No Girlfriend No Problem" (feat. Shugavybz, Leeroy Afrika, and Roger Lino)2021
Godboy"Dealer Man" (feat. Pryme, Singah, Roger Lino, and Shugavybz)2022TBA
"Eledumare" (feat. Roger Lino, Pryme, Singah, and Shugavybz)
"Kontinu" (feat. Shugavybz, Roger Lino, and Pryme )
"Lagos City" (feat. Shugavybz & Roger Lino)2023

Production discography

Singles produced

TitleYearAlbumRelease date
"Attencion"
(Singah)
2021The Moon and Back27 August 2021
"Yawa No Dey End"
(Majeeed)
2022Bitter Sweet25 February 2022
"One Side"
(Iyanya)
The 6th Wave15 September 2022
"Go" (feat. Iyanya)
(Kcee)
Non-album single 4 November 2022
"My Baby" (feat. Chike)
(Diamond Platnumz)
2023TBA3 February 2023
"Sinner" (feat. BNXN)
(Iyanya)
3 May 2023
"All Over You"
(Guchi)
All Over You / Mon Bébé2 June 2023
"Morning Call"
(Harmonize)
TBA16 June 2023

Selected albums produced and songwriting credit

ArtistAlbumRelease dateCertificationsLabelNote
Mr. P The Prodigal 2 April 2021P Classic RecordsCo-producer
NeezaAfter School17 September 2021Weird Kidd IncCo-producer
SingahThe Moon and Back26 November 2021P Classic RecordsCo-producer
JaywillzSun Flower11 February 2022Chaado Music WorldwideCo-producer
Diamond Platnumz First Of All11 March 2022 WCB Wasafi Co-producer
Majeeed Bitter Sweet25 March 2022Dream Empire MusicCo-producer
Iyanya The 6th Wave21 October 2022Made Men Music Group
  • Primary producer
  • Composer
Davido Timeless 31 March 2023Composer
Iyanya Love & Trust9 June 2023Made Men Music Group
  • Co-producer
  • Co-writer
Kcee Mr. Versatile26 July 2024Five Star MusicCo-producer

References

  1. "The winning pen of Shugavybz". The Guardian (Nigeria) . 2 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  2. 1 2 "#CPMA2020: Citypeople releases nominations for 2020 Music Awards". City People Magazine. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 "Meet ShugaVybz: The Producer Crafting Outstanding Music Records". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  4. Ihejirika, Uzoma (25 October 2022). "Essentials: Iyanya's 'The 6th Wave' Reinforces His Star Power". The NATIVE. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  5. "Official Producer Top 100". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 Olagoke, Bode (1 December 2023). "How Davido and I wrote latest album, Timeless – ShugaVybz". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  7. Sobanjo, Tunde (26 September 2024). "5 things you don't know about ShugaVybz". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  8. "Meet Shugavybz, producer behind Iyanya's bounces back hit 'One Side'". Vanguard News. 18 February 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  9. Online, Tribune (15 November 2023). "ShugaVybz joins Nigeria's Grammy-certified songwriters". Tribune Online. Retrieved 10 December 2024.