Nigerian record producer, Samuel Oguachuba popularly called Samklef, has claimed that he discovered R&B stars, Simi, Ric Hassani, and singer-turned-blogger, Tunde Ednut.
He stated this via Twitter while lauding himself for having contributed to the rise of many artistes in the Nigerian music industry. Samklef also claimed that he mentored Dammy Krane and rapper Phenom.
The ‘Molowo Noni’ crooner said he gave several artistes including Ayodeji “Wizkid” Balogun, Olamide Adedeji and D’Prince hits songs.
Samklef said he gave Hip Hop star, Vector his first major hit song and was the brain behind six classic songs released by Wizkid many years ago.
He went on to express disappointment that a lot of people downplayed his achievements in the music industry because of his humility.
Samklef wrote: “I discovered Simi. I discovered Ric Hassani. I discovered Tunde Ednut. I was a mentor to Dammy Krane, Flow sick, Phenom. I gave Durela his 2009 hits enemies let me live my life.
“I gave Vector his 1st major hits kilode I gave wizkid 6 classic hits. I gave myself ‘Molowo Noni.’ I gave Dprince ‘Jonzing world.’ I gave olamide is come back hit song of 2013 ‘Stvpid love.’
“Cause I was humble and quiet some people try to downplay me. Just like utred in the last kingdom I Dey come back stronger. I invested in people and many for them are doing greater than me. God bless everyone.”