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Ay Zed | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Azuka Akaeze |
| Born | Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
| Origin | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | FLYBOY I.N.C (frequent collaborator) |
Azuka Akaeze, known professionally as Ay Zed is a Nigerian music producer known for his work in the Afrobeats genre. He has collaborated with several notable Nigerian artists and gained recognition for co-producing hit singles, including Kizz Daniel's "Twe Twe."
Career
editAy Zed began his professional career as a music producer after relocating to Lagos, Nigeria. He established himself in the Afrobeats scene and has worked with various mainstream Nigerian artists, including Kizz Daniel, Davido, Timaya, Flavour, Ajebo Hustlers, Cynthia Morgan, and Patoranking.[1]
In December 2023, Ay Zed co-produced the single "Twe Twe" by Kizz Daniel.[2] The song gained widespread popularity and received significant airplay. Following the release of its remix featuring Davido, the song saw further commercial success and charted prominently across streaming platforms.[3]
In recognition of his charting production work, Ay Zed was listed on the TurnTable "Top 100 Producers" chart in February 2024.[4]
He also contributed to Kizz Daniel’s 2023 album Maverick, co-producing tracks such as "Feran Mi" and "Feran You Two".[5] In 2024, he collaborated again with Kizz Daniel on the EP TZA (Thankz Alot), released as an appreciation project for fans.[6]
Production Discography
edit| Artist | Album/EP | Release Date | Label | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kizz Daniel | Maverick | 2023 | FlyBoy INC | Co-producer[7] |
| Kizz Daniel | TZA (Thankz Alot) | 2024 | FlyBoy INC | Co-producer[8] |
Awards and Nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Beatz Awards | Afrobeat Producer of the Year | "No Pressure" – Timaya | Nominated[9] |
| 2023 | The Beatz Awards | Afro Highlife Producer of the Year | "Feran Mi" – Kizz Daniel ft. Johnny Drille | Nominated[10] |
| 2023 | The Beatz Awards | Afro Soul Producer of the Year | "Feran You Too" – Kizz Daniel | Nominated[11] |
References
edit- ^ Agency reports (2023-12-12). "Singer Kizz Daniel releases two upbeat singles". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (2023-12-12). "Kizz Daniel drops 'Twe Twe', 'Too Busy to Be Bae'". Premium Times. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-02-20). "'Twe Twe' is just the beginning, says top Nigerian producer Ay Zed". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ Turn Table (2024-02-02). "Official Producer Top 100". TurnTable Charts. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ Genius (2023-07-28). "Maverick by Kizz Daniel". Genius. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ Keith, James. "Nigerian Crooner Kizz Daniel Drops Off New Project 'TZA (Thankz Alot)'". Complex. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "Kizz Daniel delivers new album 'Maverick'". Revolt. 2023-08-02.
- ^ "Ay Zed: The Beatmaker Behind Nigeria's Chart-Toppers". TurnTable Charts. 2024-08-01.
- ^ "Nominees – The Beatz Awards". Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "Nominees 2023 – The Beatz Awards". Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "Nominees 2023 – The Beatz Awards". Retrieved 2024-04-10.