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Background information
Birth name Ugbekile David Osemeke[1]
Born 10 May 2001 (age 25)
Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria
Origin Igbanke, Edo State, Nigeria
Genres

Afrobeats

Occupation(s)

Singer

Instrument(s)

Keyboard

Years active 2019 present
Labels Mavin
Website www.boyspyce.com/

Ugbekile David Osemeke (born 10 May 2001), known professionally as Boy Spyce, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He gained recognition following his 2021 cover of Wizkid's song "Essence". Its success led him to sign a recording contract with Mavin Records, which released his debut extended play, self-titled Boy Spyce, in 2022 receiving moderate commercial reception.[2]

Early life

Boy Spyce was born in Isolo, Lagos State, but hails from Edo State.[3][4] He grew up living in Jakande Estate, Isolo. For his secondary education, he attended Lagos State Model College Kankon, Badagry, and he is the last born in a family of seven.[5]

Career

Boy Spyce launched his music career by posting song covers on social media platforms in 2019. In 2021, he gained recognition after posting a cover of Wizkid's hit song "Essence" featuring Tems. The cover caught the attention of Don Jazzy, the founder of Mavin Records, who offered him a recording deal and introduced him to the public on 14 April 2022.[6][7] He then released his debut EP, self-titled Boy Spyce, on April 15, 2022, which peaked at number one on Nigeria's Apple Music chart.[8] Emmanuel Esomnofu, reviewing for The Native, described the EP as "a collage of vibrant sounds and tradition" that generated significant buzz for the young artist.[9] On 7 May 2022, Boy Spyce's single "Bad Things" led Pulse Nigeria's Future Sounds Vol. 6 playlist.[10]

Boy Spyce was featured on Mavin's hit song "Overdose" alongside Crayon and Ayra Starr on 13 May 2022.[11] The song ranked number 1 on TheCable's list of 10 TCL radio pick of the week on 28 May 2022.[12]

On 29 May 2022, Boy Spyce revealed how a direct message from Don Jazzy changed his life, sharing that he received a text message from Don Jazzy on Christmas Day in 2019. He disclosed this during an interview with the Nigerian Tribune.[13] On 30 May 2022, Spyce performed with Glitch Africa Choir for his song "Nobody".[14]

In November 2022, he performed alongside Rema, Ayra Starr, Magixx, Ladipoe, Crayon, Johnny Drille, and Bayanni on Mavin's hit single "Wan Da Mo", earning him his second appearance on TurnTable charts.[15][16]

In January 2023, he released his first single "Folake" after his debut EP, which peaked at number 5 on the Nigeria TurnTable Top 100.[17] "Folake" was produced by Sparrq Beatz, and its accompanying music video, directed by Ahmed Moss, currently has 5 million views on YouTube as of January 2024.[18][19]

On 24 January 2023, OkayAfrica cited him as one of the emerging artists to watch in 2023, alongside Khaid and Odumodublvck.[20]

On 7 December 2023, he released "Pepe", which peaked at number 23 on the TurnTable Nigeria Top 100 on 12 January 2024, and debuted at number 13 on the Top Streaming Songs on 18 January 2024.[21][22][23]

Discography

EPs

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details
Boy Spyce[24]

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with year released and album shown
Title Year Album
"Dreams" 2022 Boy Spyce
"Bad Things"
"Wayo"
"Destiny"
"Nobody"
"Folake" 2023 rowspan="10" Non-album single
"Relationship"
"So Bad"
"Pepe"
"I Don't Care" (with Khaid) [25] 2024
"You (Rum & Schnapp)"
"Shout"
"Talk"
"I'll Be There" 2025
"Achalugo" (with Jeriq)
List of singles as featured artist, with year released and album shown
Title Year Album
"Won Da Mo" and "Overloading (Overdose)"
(Mavins, Crayon and Ayra Starr featuring Ladipoe, Magixx and Boy Spyce) 		2022 Chapter X
"Carry Me Go"
(Khaid featuring Boy Spyce) 		2023 rowspan="2" Non-album single
"Doh"
(T-Classic featuring Boy Spyce) 		2024

References

  1. ↑ Michael, AromolaranBoy Spyce Has Come Like a Thief in the Night. The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). April 21, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2024
  2. ↑ Chinonso, IhekereMavin Records unveils Boy Spyce. The Guardian. April 23, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2024
  3. ↑ "Interview: Boy Spyce, A Paradox Of Intention And Serendipity". Millenials. March 23, 2022. https://digimillennials.com/music/boy-spyce-a-paradox-of-intention-and-serendipity/. Retrieved January 28, 2024
  4. ↑ Araayo, AkandeI pray the universe helps me because I dream of being a global superstar – Boy Spyce. The Culture Newspaper. May 22, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2024
  5. ↑ The ScooveBoy Spyce: Biography, Age. The Scoove Africa. Retrieved January 29, 2024
  6. ↑ Kossy, DerrickBoy Spyce get signed to Mavin Records. 2022-04-14. Retrieved 2024-01-29
  7. ↑ IfeoluwaDon Jazzy signs Boy Spyce, the talented kid who went viral for doing a cover of Wizkid’s Essence. Within Nigeria. April 15, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2024
  8. ↑ Onyema, CourageMavin Records unlocks Boy Spyce and his new EP. Pulse Nigeria. April 15, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2024
  9. ↑ Emmanuel, EsomnofuEssentials: Boy Spyce Renders Emotive Tales on Debut Eponymous EP. The Native. April 19, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2024
  10. ↑ Onyema, CourageFuture Sounds Vol.6 featuring Boy Spyce, Sam Sun, Boy Adequate, Maradona, and more. Pulse Nigeria. May 7, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2024
  11. ↑ BellaNaijaMavin Records Puts Out Romantic Number titled "Overdose" featuring Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce. BellaNaija. May 14, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2024
  12. ↑ Kunle, DaramolaTCL radio picks: Mavin Records leads the pack with ‘Overdose’. TheCable. May 28, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2024
  13. ↑ Tribune onlineDon Jazzy’s text on Christmas Day shocked me, Boy Spyce. Nigerian Tribune. May 29, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2024
  14. ↑ BNTVBoy Spyce Beautifully Performs "Nobody" Alongside Glitch Africa’s Choir. BellaNaija. May 30, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2024
  15. ↑ Tela, WangeciTurnTable Top 100: Mavins' "Won Da Mo" Leads the Chart. The Native. 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2024-01-29
  16. ↑ BellaNaijaMavin Records Puts Out New Single "Won Da Mo" featuring Rema, Boy Spyce, Magixx. BellaNaija. November 9, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2024
  17. ↑ Official Nigeria Top 100. TurnTable charts. January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2024
  18. ↑ Boy Spyce returns with new single, 'Folake'. Pulse Nigeria. January 26, 2023. Retrieved January 29, 2024
  19. ↑ Ogugua, IfezulikeNew Video: Boy Spyce – Folake. Rhythm. March 1, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2024
  20. ↑ 12 Nigerian Artists to Watch in 2023. OkayAfrica. January 24, 2023. Retrieved January 29, 2024
  21. ↑ Boy Spyce Closes 2023 With Single, "Pepe". Album Talks. December 14, 2023. Retrieved January 29, 2024
  22. ↑ Official Nigeria Top 100. www.turntablecharts.com. TurnTable. Retrieved 18 January 2024
  23. ↑ Official Streaming Songs. TurnTable charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 29 January 2024
  24. ↑ BellaNaijaMavin Records’ New Signee Proves He’s the One to Watch With Self-Titled EP "Boy Spyce". BellaNaija. April 15, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2024
  25. ↑ Boy Spyce tops Rema, Wizkid on the list of the most googled songs in Nigeria in 2024 | Pulse Nigeria. www.pulse.ng
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