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Samuel Oguachouba (born February 5, 1985) is a leading African music figure and recording artist, also known by his stage name Samklef. The music artist is also a top DJ in the industry.
Samklef has collaborated with a number of Nigerian musicians on several chart-topping singles over the past decade. He is best known for his work with Wizkid early in Starboy’s career.
He currently lives in the United States while also pursuing a career as a filmmaker.
Nigerian record producer
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 Samklef: History • Biography • Photos |
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| Name: | Samuel Oguaciuba |
| stage name: | Sam Clive |
| Date of Birth: | February 5, 1985 (39 years old) |
| place of birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Imo State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | not applicable |
| parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Oguachuba |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | Yvonne Ihedulu |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Musician • Record producer |
| net worth: | $600,000 to $900,000 |
early life
Samklef was born in Nigeria and hails from the Igbo tribe in the South East geopolitical zone. He is a native of Imo State, known as the Eastern Heartland. He is 39 years old.
The world-class producer was born on February 5, 1985 to Mr. and Mrs. Oguachuba in Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria. A few weeks after Samklef was born, his parents registered his birth as Samuel Oguachuba.
Lagos had an impact on Samcliffe’s upbringing, he spent his early years in the city, living at the Ikeja Air Force Base. His father was an officer, so the family lived in the military barracks.
Samcliffe and his family have lived in different parts of Lagos from birth to adulthood. His family moved from the Air Force Base to Ijuu. After that, they moved to a flat in Maroko and from there to Allen Avenue. They also lived in Oregun and Ogba for a particular period.
educate
Like their other children, the Oguachuba couple ensured that Samcleve received a formal education while growing up.
He received his primary and secondary education in public schools in Lagos.
Profession
Throughout his childhood and teenage years, Samcliffe was fascinated by music and would spend hours each week listening to songs by Nigerian and foreign singers. However, he was not content with just listening to songs, he wanted to get involved in the music industry.
His love for music led him to a career as a DJ. After learning the tricks of the trade from an old friend, he began working as a DJ in Lagos. He initially performed at parties in his neighbourhood and later moved on to performing at top events and shows in Lagos.
However, his big break came when he switched to sound production. While working as a DJ, Samklef had been learning how to make beats, and within a few months, he had mastered the skill.
So he started looking for emerging artists to work with. That’s how he came across Afrobeats icon Wizkid. One cannot tell Wizkid’s success story in the music industry without mentioning Samklef’s name. The producer is responsible for the beats of hits like “Tease Me,” “Don’t Dull,” and “Pakuromo.”
He has also collaborated with other A-list Nigerian musicians such as D’Prince, Durella, Vector, RuggedMan, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, Simi, Olamide, Banky W and Sunny Neji.
He has also produced many successful songs and projects such as “My Life (Enemies),” “Kilode”, “Everybody Loves Ice Prince”, “Jagz Nation”, “Vol 1.”, “Superstar”, “YBNL”, “Slow Whine”, “Wad Up”, “Do It To Me” and “What You Wanna Do?”.
Samklef is also a recording artist. He released his debut album in 2010. The project was titled Noni, and the international version of the album was released in 2011, titled NONILIZING.
In addition to music, he is also a budding filmmaker, having written and produced several short films, and has worked for entertainment companies such as Sound Factory, Mind Falls, Exp & i360, and Flow Records.
Awards and nominations
- He won Producer of the Year at the 2011 City People Awards.
Social Media
A big name in the entertainment industry, Samklef is the most acclaimed influencer on social media.
He has over 726,000 followers on Instagram and over 892,000 followers on Twitter.
Additionally, he runs an Instagram page called Everything Samklef where he posts interesting content to keep his fans excited. His page has over 228,000 followers.
- Instagram account: @samklef
- Twitter account: @SAMKLEF
- Second Instagram page: @everythingsamklef
Personal life
Samklef is married to Yvonne Iheduru, whom he married when he was 25. A few years ago, he moved to the United States in search of a better future.
In 2021, he bought a new house, where he currently lives with his family.
Samklef is also a music executive who founded the record label Noni Records. The music maestro is the mastermind behind Kleff Sounds, where he collaborates with emerging and leading African artistes to create beautiful music.
He was signed to management company Back 2 Black, which was owned by his friend Okoh Arthur Armando.
He is currently managed by EMAXTA Management.
net worth
Samklef lives a very comfortable life in the U.S. His income as a music producer, recording artist, and music entrepreneur makes it all possible.
Samklef’s net worth is estimated to be between $600,000 and $900,000.
