Semzi
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| Also known as | Semzi Beatz, Semzi Bond |
| Born | Banjo Oluwasemilogo Kayode March 31, 2000 Lagos State, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
Banjo Oluwasemilogo Kayode (born 31 March 2000), professionally known as Semzi is a Nigerian record producer, singer and songwriter. He rose to stardom in 2020 with the production of hit single 'MJ' by Bad Boy Timz. He is known for co-producing Kai! by Olamide & Wizkid which peaked at number 3 on Nigeria Top 100 (TurnTable), number 7 at UK Afrobeats Singles Chart and at number 10 on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs. He peaked at number 1 on the TurnTable Official producer top 100 chart and spent 206 weeks on the chart. His primarily produced albums includes Ikigai by Olamide, Boy Alone by Omah Lay and Olamidé by Olamide.
Early life and career
Semzi hails from Ogun State and grew up in Lagos State, where he had his primary and secondary education. He started his career as a record producer in 2019 where he produced 'Gbe bodi' by Oladapo.
In 2020, he rose to stardom with the release of "MJ" by Bad Boy Timz and two separate follow-up remixes which featured Nigerian singer Mayorkun and Teni. Later, he produced "The Best" by Davido featuring Mayorkun which serves as the fourth single off A Better Time.
In 2021, he produced "Holy Father" by Mayorkun and Victony and "Pronto" by Ajebo Hustlers featuring Omah Lay which earned him his first ever award nomination at The Beatz Awards. In 2022, he was ranked 14 by TurnTable's Top 20 Music Producers of H1 2022 in Nigerian Music, and also received two nominations at The Beatz Awards for Afro Pop Producer of the Year and Afro R&B Producer of the Year for his production on "Holy Father" by Mayorkun featuring Victony and "In Love" by Ajebo Hustlers featuring Fave.
In 2023, he produced 4 songs in Omah Lay’s debut studio album Boy Alone”. In 2024, he primarily produced Ikigai by Nigerian rapper Olamide where he produced 5 out of 7 songs from the EP. He was nominated in 4 categories at the 2024 Beatz Awards and reached 1 on the TurnTable Official producer top 100 chart.
In 2025 he co-produced Kai! by Olamide and Wizkid, a lead single off Olamide’s self-titled album Olamidé which he primarily produced. The song peaked at number 9 on Nigeria Top 100 (TurnTable), number 7 at UK Afrobeats Singles Chart, and at number 10 on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs at 10, OkayAfrica hottest African Producers list at number 1. He released a collaborative EP with Easyscope titled Easy On Dem.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2021 | The Beatz Awards | Don Jazzy New Discovery Producer of the Year' | Semzi | Nominated | |
| 2022 | The Beatz Awards | Afro Pop Producer of the Year | Semzi | Nominated | |
| Afro R&B Producer of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| 2024 | The Beatz Awards | Male Producer Of The Year | Semzi | Nominated | |
| Afro Pop Producer Of The Year | |||||
| Afro R&B Producer Of The Year | |||||
| Afro Hip-Hop Producer Of The Year |
Production discography
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| Year | Title | Artist | Featured Artist(s) | Ref |
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| 2019 | "Gbe bodi" | Oladapo | ||
| 2020 | "MJ" | Bad Boy Timz | ||
| "The Best" | Davido | Mayorkun | ||
| "MJ (Remix" | Bad Boy Timz | Mayorkun | ||
| "Proud" | Oladapo | Mayorkun | ||
| 2021 | "Holy Father" | Mayorkun | Victony | |
| "Move" | Bad Boy Timz | |||
| "Pronto" | Ajebo Hustlers | Omah Lay | ||
| "Skelele" | Bad Boy Timz | Olamide | ||
| "Consent" | Joeboy | |||
| "Sweet Daddy" | Dai Verse | |||
| "Fall for Me" | Laycon | YKB | ||
| "Leg Work" | Korede Bello | |||
| 2022 | "Faya" | Bad Boy Timz | ||
| "In Love" | Ajebo Hustlers | Fave | ||
| "Sweet Daddy (Remix)" | Dai Verse | BNXN | ||
| 2023 | "OHEMA" | Victony | Crayon & Bella Shmurda | |
| "joanna" | Omah Lay | |||
| "it’s yours" | Omah Lay | |||
| "never forget" | Omah Lay | |||
| "come closer" | Omah Lay | |||
| "Love and Trust" | Iyanya | Joeboy | ||
| "Unleash" | Poco Lee | Kizz Daniel | ||
| "Jaboti" | Zlatan | |||
| "Money Language" | Savage (NGA) | |||
| "Tsunami" | Yimeeka | Semzi & Manana | ||
| 2024 | "Metaverse" | Olamide | ||
| "Morowore" | Olamide | |||
| "Uptown Disco" | Olamide | Fireboy DML & Asake | ||
| "Makaveli" | Olamide | |||
| "️change your life" | Fireboy DML | |||
| "Knockout" | Olamide | Sabri (BEL) | ||
| "wande’s bop" | Fireboy DML | SPINALL | ||
| "Enchanté" | Taves | |||
| ”Hii!” | ShineTTW | |||
| "TREASURE" | Timaya | Alpha P, Olamide & Phyno | ||
| "In You" | Oladapo | Semzi | ||
| 2025 | "Kai!" | Olamide | Wizkid | |
| "Free" | Olamide | Seyi Vibez & Muyeez | ||
| "MARIO KART" | Seyi Vibez | |||
| "Hasibunallah" | Olamide | |||
| "Totori" | BNXN | |||
| ”HAPPY SONG” | Seyi Vibez | |||
| "1 Shot" | Olamide | |||
| "Special" | Olamide | |||
| "Hybrid" | Olamide | |||
| ”Ruba” | Olamide | |||
| ”Glory II” | Victony & Fridayy | |||
| My Woman | Reekado Banks | Phyno | ||
| Bebe | Zlatan | Victony | ||
| One Day | Qing Madi | |||
| Miami | SPINALL | T.I. & Olamide | ||
| Keep On Rockin’ | Mayorkun | |||
| Eat | Falz | |||
| 2026 | "Big Performer" | Blaqbonez | ||
| "Come on" | Larry Gaaga | Olamide, Mavo & Kidd Carder | ||
| "Joy" | Shoday |
References
- ↑ "Nigerian producers to watch in 2022". Pan African. 29 March 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ "WATCH P.Priime & Semzi Beatz on the Ndani TGIF Show". BellaNaija. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- 1 2 "Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable.
- 1 2 "Official Afrobeats Chart". UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.
- 1 2 "Billboard US Afrobeats Songs". Billboard.
- 1 2 "Official Producer Top 100". TurnTable charts.
- ↑ "Interview Behind The Beats With Semzi". WeTalkSound. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ "Producer On Producer Busy & Semzi The New Age Alchemists". TurnTable. 5 February 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ "Bad Boy Timz is one of Nigeria's best singers I've worked with Semzi". Vanguard. 26 February 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ "Producing songs for Davido, Mayorkun the highlight of my career so far— Semzi". The Guardian. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- 1 2 "Here's the Full List of Nominees For The Beatz Awards 2021". BellaNaija. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ "Top 20 Music Producers of H1 2022 in Nigerian Music". TurnTable. 24 August 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Nominees". The Beatz Award. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ "Receiving a Beatz Awards nomination is a huge honour for me Semzi". Mp3bullet. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ "'Ikigai' is another wholesome chapter in Olamide's legacy [Review]". Pulse Nigeria. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ "The Hottest African Producers Right Now". OkayAfrica. 3 June 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ "6 Exciting Collaborative Projects You May Have Missed This Year". Pulse Nigeria. 13 October 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ "Unveiling The Beatz Awards 9.0 Nominees Celebrating Excellence in Nigerian Music Production". BellaNaija. 28 February 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Nominees". The Beatz Award. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 "View Credits". Spotify. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ "New Music: Bad Boy Timz Move". BellaNaija. 15 August 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ "Yimeeka's "Issues" and "Tsunami" embark on a sonic odyssey of love in captivating song pack". The Lagos Review. 12 August 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2026.