- Samklef said he discovered and mentored talents as well as produced some of the classic Nigerian songs.
- He claimed to have discovered Simi, Ric Hassani, and singer-turned-blogger, Tunde Ednut.
- He stated that he gave several artists including Wizkid, Olamide and DPrince hits songs.
Renowned music producer Samklef, has taken to social media to proudly declare his significant contributions to the Nigerian music industry.
He revealed that he played a crucial role in discovering and nurturing the talents of several notable artists, including Simi, Ric Hassani, and Tunde Ednut.
Samklef also claimed credit for mentoring Dami Krane and Phenom, helping them hone their skills and find success in the competitive music scene.
In addition to his mentorship roles, Samklef boasted about producing some of Nigeria’s most iconic songs, including hits for Wizkid, Olamide, and DPrince.
He expressed frustration that his humility has led many to overlook his achievements, stating that he has been instrumental in shaping the careers of many artists.
On his X handle, Samklef wrote:
“I discovered Simi
I discovered Ric Hassani. I discovered Tunde Ednut.
“I was a mentor to dami Krane, flow sick Phenom.
“I gave durela his 2009 hits enemies let me live my life.
“I gave Vector his 1st major hits kilode
“I gave wizkid 6 classic hits. I gave myself ‘Molowo Noni.’ I gave Dprince ‘Jonzing world.’ I gave olamide is come back hit song of 2013 ‘Stupid love.’
“Cause I was humble and quiet some people try to downplay me. Just like utred in the last kingdom I Dey come back stronger. I invested in people and many for them are doing greater than me. God bless everyone.”
During Davido and Wizkid’s social media fight, Samklef had asserted that OBO wouldn’t have a platform if not for Wizkid.
The music producer took to his Twitter page to share his perspective on Wizkid’s crucial role in shaping the Nigerian music landscape.
The producer highlighted that without Wizkid’s presence in the industry, artists like Davido would not have had the platform to achieve their current success.