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Boy Spyce
Birth nameUgbekile David Osemeke[1]
Born (2001-05-10) May 10, 2001 (age 22)
Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria
OriginBenin City, Edo, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter[2]
Instrument(s)
Years active2019–present
LabelsMavin
Websiteboyspyce.com
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2019–present
Genres
Subscribers75.2  thousand[4]
Total views8.1 million[4]
Last updated: January 30, 2024

Ugbekile David Osemeke (born May 10, 2001), known professionally as Boy Spyce, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He gained recognition following his 2021 cover song "Essence". Its success led him to sign a recording contract with Mavin Records.[5] The label released his debut extended play, Boy Spyce, in 2022 to moderate his commercial reception.

Early life[edit]

Boy Spyce was born in Isolo, Lagos State, but hails from Edo State. He grew up living in Jakande Estate, Isolo in Lagos, Nigeria.[6][7] For his secondary education, he attended Model College in Kankon, and he is the last born in the family of seven.[8]

Career[edit]

2019–present: Career beginnings, record deal and Boy Spyce[edit]

He started his music career posting song covers on social media platforms in 2019. In 2021, he gained recognition after posting a cover of "Essence" by Wizkid featuring Tems. The cover caught the attention of Don Jazzy of Mavin Records who offered him a recording deal and introduced him to the public on 14 April 2022.[9][10] He went on to release his debut EP "Boy Spyce" on 15 April 2022, which peaked at number 1 on Nigeria Apple Music.[11] Reviewing for The Native, Emmanuel Esomnofu called the EP “A collage of vibrant sounds and tradition and generated fair buzz to the young”.[12] On 7 May 2022, Boy Spyce lead Pulse Nigeria Future Sounds Vol.6 playlist with his single "Bad Things".[13]

On May 13, 2022, Boy Spyce was featured on Mavin's hit song "Overdose" alongside Crayon and Ayra Starr.[14] On 28 May 2022, "Overdose" ranked at number 1 on TheCable's list of 10 TCL radio pick of the week.[15]

On 29 May 2022, Boy Spyce revealed how a DM from Don Jazzy changed his life. He said it happened in 2019 when he got a text message from Don Jazzy on Christmas day. He revealed during an interview with Nigerian Tribune.[16] On 30 May 2022, Spyce performed with Glitch Africa Choir for his song "Nobody".[17]

In November 2022, he performed alongside Rema, Ayra Starr, Magixx, Ladipoe, Crayon, Johnny Drille, Bayanni, and Don Jazzy on Mavin's hit single "Wan Da Mo," which earned him his second appearance on TurnTable charts.[18][19]

On January 2023, he released his first single "Folake", after his debut ep which peaked at number 5 on Nigeria TurnTable chart.[20] "Folake" was produced by Sparrq Beatz.[21] Its accompanying music video was directed by Ahmed Moss and currently has 5 million views on YouTube, as of January 2024.[22] On 24 January 2023, OkayAfrica cited him as one of the emerging artistes to watch in 2023, alongside Khaid and Odumodublvck.[23] On 7 December 2023, he released "Pepe".[24]

On 12 January 2024, Pepe peaked at number 23 on TurnTable Nigeria Top 100,[25] and also debuted at number 13 on the Top Streaming Songs on 18 January 2024.[26]

Discography[edit]

EPs[edit]

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details
Boy Spyce[27]

As lead artist[edit]

List of singles as lead artist, with year released and album shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NG
 NG
Afropop 		SA
 UK
 UK
Afrobeats 		US
Afrobeats
"Dreams" 2022 — — — — — — Boy Spyce
"Bad Things" — — — — — —
"Wayo" — — — — — —
"Nobody" — — — — — —
"Destiny" — — — — — —

References[edit]

  1. ^ Michael, Aromolaran (21 April 2022). "BOY SPYCE HAS COME LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT". The Culture Custodian. Archived from the original on 18 May 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  2. ^ Samuel (20 December 2023). "Singer, Boy Spyce Reacts After Being Called Out For Storming Off The Stage". Tori.ng. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b "USER STATISTICS FOR BOY SPYCE". socialblade.com. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  4. ^ a b "About Boy Spyce". YouTube.
  5. ^ Chinonso, Ihekere (23 April 2022). "Mavin Records unveils Boy Spyce". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  6. ^ Itty Okim (23 March 2022). "Interview: Boy Spyce, A Paradox Of Intention And Serendipity". Millenials (Interview). Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  7. ^ Araayo, Akande (22 May 2022). "I pray the universe helps me because I dream of being a global superstar – Boy Spyce". The Culture Newspaper. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  8. ^ The Scoove. "Boy Spyce: Biography, Age". The Scoove Africa. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  9. ^ Kossy, Derrick (14 April 2022). "Boy Spyce get signed to Mavin Records". Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  10. ^ Ifeoluwa (15 April 2022). "Don Jazzy signs Boy Spyce, the talented kid who went viral for doing a cover of Wizkid's Essence". Within Nigeria. Archived from the original on 26 September 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  11. ^ Onyema, Courage (15 April 2022). "Mavin Records unlocks Boy Spyce and his new EP". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  12. ^ Emmanuel, Esomnofu (19 April 2022). "ESSENTIALS: BOY SPYCE RENDERS EMOTIVE TALES ON DEBUT EPONYMOUS EP". The NATIVE. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  13. ^ Onyema, Courage (7 May 2022). "Future Sounds Vol.6 featuring Boy Spyce, Sam Sun, Boy Adequate, Maradona, and more". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 31 August 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  14. ^ BellaNaija (14 May 2022). "Mavin Records Puts Out Romantic Number titled "Overdose" featuring Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  15. ^ Kunle, Daramola (28 May 2022). "TCL radio picks: Mavin Records leads the pack with 'Overdose'". TheCable Lifestyle. Archived from the original on 30 June 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  16. ^ Tribune online (29 May 2022). "Don Jazzy's text on Christmas Day shocked me, Boy Spyce". Nigerian Tribune. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  17. ^ BNTV (30 May 2022). "Boy Spyce Beautifully Performs "Nobody" Alongside Glitch Africa's Choir". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on 13 June 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  18. ^ Tela, Wangeci (14 December 2022). "TURNTABLE TOP 100: MAVINS' "WON DA MO" LEADS THE CHART". The Native. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  19. ^ BellaNaija (9 November 2022). "Mavin Records Puts Out New Single "Won Da Mo" featuring Rema, Boy Spyce, Magixx". BellaNaija. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  20. ^ "Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable charts. 18 January 2024. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  21. ^ "Boy Spyce returns with new single, 'Folake'". Pulse Nigeria. 26 January 2023. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  22. ^ Ogugua, Ifezulike (1 March 2023). "NEW VIDEO: BOY SPYCE – FOLAKE". Rhythm. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  23. ^ "12 Nigerian Artists to Watch in 2023". OkayAfrica. 24 January 2023. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  24. ^ "Boy Spyce Closes 2023 With Single, "Pepe"". Album Talks. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  25. ^ "Official Nigeria Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. TurnTable. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  26. ^ "Official Streaming Songs". TurnTable charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  27. ^ BellaNaija (15 April 2022). "Mavin Records' New Signee Proves He's the One to Watch With Self-Titled EP "Boy Spyce"". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on 16 May 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
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