Shugavybz

Shugavybz
Background information
Birth nameGodwin Emmanuel Ifeanyi
BornLagos, Nigeria
OriginNigerian
GenresAmapiano, 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] signed to Godboy Empire. He rose to stardom after being featured on Paulash Panache's 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]

He gained international recognition for co-writing Davido's Grammy-nominated fourth studio album Timeless, which earned him a special recognition from The Recording Academy as a composer.[3] He primarily produced and wrote most songs on Iyanya's third EP The 6th Wave.[4][5] On 15 May 2023, Shugavybz was ranked number thirty-four on TurnTable's Official Producer Top 100.[6]

Early life and career

Godwin Emmanuel Ifeanyi was born in Ojodu Berger, a suburb area of Lagos, and hails from Ebonyi State.[7] He had his primary education at Access Model Private School and his secondary education at SusanChris International Model Secondary School[7] and Ugwuakuma Secondary School Arochukwu,[7] before proceeding to study at Federal Polytechnic, Nekede in Imo State for his tertiary education.[8] 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.”[4]

He achieved recognition for his work on Iyanya's 2022 single "One Side".[9] In 2023, he co-wrote the Grammy-nominated Best Global Music Album Timeless by Davido. In 2021, he signed a publishing and management deal with Godboy Empire. His production hits 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.[4]

Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Recipient Result Ref
City People Music Awards 2020 Best 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 [3]

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
NG
Love Potion

Singles

List of charted singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NG
 UK
 US
"Odigi" 2021 — — — Love Potion
"Kele" (with. King Bernard, Roger Lino) 2023 — — — TBA
"Tempa" 2024 — — —
"Ifeoma" (with. BoyPee) — — —
List of charted singles as a featured artist, with selected chart positions
Artist Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NG
 US
 UK
Godboy "BELIEVE (Covid – 19)" (feat. Singah, Shugavybz, DJ Switch, Pryme, Leeroy Afrika & Xbusta) 2020 — — — Non-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) 2022 — — — TBA
"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

Title Year Album Release date
"Attencion"
(Singah) 		2021 The Moon and Back 27 August 2021
"Yawa No Dey End"
(Majeeed) 		2022 Bitter Sweet 25 February 2022
"One Side"
(Iyanya) 		The 6th Wave 15 September 2022
"Go" (feat. Iyanya)
(Kcee) 		Non-album single 4 November 2022
"My Baby" (feat. Chike)
(Diamond Platnumz) 		2023 TBA 3 February 2023
"Sinner" (feat. BNXN)
(Iyanya) 		3 May 2023
"All Over You"
(Guchi) 		All Over You / Mon Bébé 2 June 2023
"Morning Call"
(Harmonize) 		TBA 16 June 2023

Selected albums produced and songwriting credit

Artist Album Release date Certifications Label Note
Mr. P The Prodigal 2 April 2021 P Classic Records Co-producer
Neeza After School 17 September 2021 Weird Kidd Inc Co-producer
Singah The Moon and Back 26 November 2021 P Classic Records Co-producer
Jaywillz Sun Flower 11 February 2022 Chaado Music Worldwide Co-producer
Diamond Platnumz First Of All 11 March 2022 WCB Wasafi Co-producer
Majeeed Bitter Sweet 25 March 2022 Dream Empire Music Co-producer
Iyanya The 6th Wave 21 October 2022 Made Men Music Group
  • Primary producer
  • Composer
Davido Timeless 31 March 2023
Composer
Iyanya Love & Trust 9 June 2023 Made Men Music Group
  • Co-producer
  • Co-writer
Kcee Mr. Versatile 26 July 2024 Five Star Music Co-producer

References

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