Otaniyen-Uwa Daniel professionally known as Killertunes is a Nigerian record producer and songwriter who has produced "Manya" by Wizkid, "Motigbana" by Olamide, "Baba" by DJ Spinall featuring Kizz daniel and "Bobo" by Mayorkun featuring Davido.[1]

Killertunes
Killertunes in 2023
Background information
Birth nameOtaniyen-Uwa Daniel
Also known asShabalistica
Born22 June 1994
Benin City
Genres
Occupation(s)Record producer, songwriter, singer
Years active2013–present
Labels

Killertunes won the Headies award producer of the year in 2019 for the song "Fake Love" by Duncan Mighty and Wizkid and he was nominated for Afro hip-hop producer of the year at the Beatz awards 2022 for the song "big energy" by Ladipoe. He also has nominations for producer of the year at the Nigeria Entertainment award and City people music awards and a nomination for best music at the Top Naija Music Award.[2][3][4]

Background and career

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In 2020, Killertunes was listed among the Top beat makers in Nigeria.[5]

In 2019 Killertunes released his debut Extended play titled "Gbedu & things" he featured Dj tunez in the five-song EP.[6]

Discography

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List of Singles Produced
Title Year released Artist(s) Album
Manya 2017 Wizkid, Mut4Y EU4RIA
Motigbana 2018 Olamide non-album single
Baba Dj Spinall, Kizz Daniel Iyanu
Bobo Mayorkun, Davido The Mayor of Lagos
Fake love Duncan Mighty, Wizkid non- album single
Doyin 2019 Mr. Eazi, Simi
Big Energy 2022 Ladipoe

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Recipient(s) and nominees(s) Category Result Ref.
The Beatz Awards 2022 Killertunes Afro hip-hop producer of the year Nominated [3]
Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2021 Killertunes Music Producer of the year Nominated [4]
City People music Awards 2022 Killertunes Music Producer of the Year Nominated
Top Naija Music Award 2022 Killertunes Best Music Nominated
The Headies Awards 2019 Killertunes Producer of the year Won [2]
The Beatz Awards 2018 2018 Killertunes Afro beats producer of the year Won [7]
Afro highlife producer of the year Won
Producer of the year Won

References

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  1. ^ George (2020-07-28). "Killertunes Biography, Net worth in 2023 and Music Career". Afrokonnect. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  2. ^ a b Bada, Gbenga (2019-10-20). "Headies 2019: Here are all the winners at the 13th edition of music award". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  3. ^ a b "Nominees – The Beatz Awards". Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  4. ^ a b "FULL LIST: Simi, Tiwa Savage, Niniola nominated for Nigerian Entertainment Awards". TheCable Lifestyle. 2018-09-12. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  5. ^ Olonilua, Ademola (2020-12-21). "Unsung music heroes: Top Nigerian beatmakers in 2020". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
  6. ^ Peter, Dennis Ade (2019-12-06). "Listen to Killertunes' debut EP, 'Gbedu & Things'". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
  7. ^ Omoruyi, Omoleye (2018-11-22). "Johnny Drille, DJ Cuppy, DJ Spinall, Killertunes win top awards at #TheBeatzAwards 2018 (PHOTOS) » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2023-04-09.