Masterkraft (producer)
Nigerian record producer
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Sunday Ginikachukwu Nweke (ⓘ), known professionally as Masterkraft, is a Nigerian record producer, disc jockey, band director, pianist, and songwriter.[1] He started his professional music career with Kennis Music, and has worked with artists such as Flavour N'abania, Bracket, Banky W., Sound Sultan, Timaya, Lynxxx, M.I and J. Martins, among others.[2] His production hits include "Fine Lady" by Lynxxx (featuring Wizkid), "Kwarikwa (Remix)" by Flavour N'abania (featuring Fally Ipupa), "Girl" by Bracket (featuring Wizkid), "Chinny Baby" by Flavour N'abania, and "Jasi" by Banky W, among others.[3]
- Piano
- vocals
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| Born | Sunday Ginikachukwu Nweke Lagos, Nigeria |
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Leadership newspaper ranked him 8th on its 2014 list of the Top 10 Music Producers in Nigeria.[3] In August 2015, Nigeria Entertainment Today ranked him 7th on its list of Nigeria's Top 7 Biggest Music Producers at the Moment.[4] Thisday newspaper listed him as one of its Top 10 Music Producers in Nigeria.[5]
Background
A native of Enugu State, Masterkraft was born in Ajegunle, Lagos State.[6] He attended United Christian Secondary School in Apapa, and dreamt of being an accountant.[2][7]
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album title | Album details |
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| 2017 | Unlimited (The Tape) |
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| 2021 | Masta Groove |
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Accolades
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipients | Result | Ref |
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| 2013 | 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Music Producer of the Year | N/a | Nominated | [8] |
| 2015 | The Headies 2015 | Producer of the Year | "Wiser" | Nominated | [9] |
| City People Entertainment Awards | Music Producer of the Year | "Himself" | Won | [10] | |
| 2016 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Music Producer of the Year | Won | [11] | |
| 2023 | The Beatz Awards | Producer of the Year (Male) | Himself for "Gbese" | Nominated | [12][13] |
| Afro Pop Producer of the Year | Nominated |