| Dekumzy | |
| Birth Name: | Derek Ugochukwu Osonwa |
| Birth Place: | Enugu |
| Years Active: | 2006 -Present |
| Label: | Dekumzy Multimedia Entertainment |
Derek Osonwa, professionally known as Dekumzy, is a Nigerian record producer, musician, composer, pianist, and songwriter.[1] His first major production was the album of the Duo "Resonance" titled "Chinweike" in 2006. Since then he has gone forth to work with the likes of Mr Raw, Flavour N'abania, Bracket, Dr Alban, Charly Boy among others.[2] His production credits include hits like "Baby Oku" by Flavour N'abania, "Strong and Mighty" by Mr Raw featuring Flavour N'abania, "Carolina Remix" by Dr Alban featuring Charly Boy, "No Time" by Bracket featuring P-Square, "Yori Yori Remix" by Bracket ft 2Baba.[3]
Dekumzy was born on 27 March 1983 in Enugu, Enugu State, southeastern region of Nigeria. He has family roots in Awka, Anambra State, south-east Nigeria. He became active in music when he joined Federal Ex Students Christian Association (FECA) in the year 2000. He joined the choir at this point and started playing the keyboard. He founded the now defunct Girl Band Trio "Desperate Chicks" namely Stormrex, Ursula Ice and Barbie. One of them "Ursula Ice" eventually became his wife. Stormrex went solo. He has 2 sons[4] [5]
His career highs includes the production of the theme song for the Nollywood Movie "A Million Tears" titled "Treasure" featuring Kate Henshaw.[6] The production of the music collaboration between Dr Alban and Charly Boy on the remix of "Carolina" in 2009.[7] The Production of 8 tracks from the second album of Bracket "Cupid Stories" in 2011.[8] He has had a few stints as an artist which include the tracks "Who get dat thing" featuring Slowdog in 2010 and "Ashawoosa" in 2014.[9]
| + As Producer | ||
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Chinweike by Resonance | |
| 2007 | "Happy Day by " Bracket | Happy Day |
| "Strong and Mighty" by Mr Raw ft Flavour N'abania | Everything Remains Raw | |
| "Elewukwu" by TJ | ||
| 2010 | "Carolina Remix" by Dr Alban ft Charly Boy | |
| 2011 | Cupid Stories | |
| "Beautiful Baby" by Bracket ft Flavour N'abania | ||
| "Me and U" by Bracket | ||
| "Bro Wale" by Bracket | ||
| "Desire" by Bracket | ||
| "Remember" by Bracket ft 2Baba | ||
| "My God" by Bracket | ||
| "Muah Muah" by Bracket | ||
| 2012 | "Baby Oku" by Flavour N'abania | Blessed (Flavour N'abania album) |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "True Story" | |
| "Millenium Lady" | ||
| 2010 | "Gazza Treasure" | |
| 2013 | "Strength to Strength" | |
| "Parish House" | ||
| 2015 | "30 Minutes From Hell" | |
| "Keziah" | ||
| 2016 | "Mummy Why" | Directed by Ernest Obi |
| "Poka Messiah" | ||
| "The Storm" | ||
| 2017 | "Delta Blood" | |
| "Adaku The Wicked Soul" | ||
| "Lying Game" | ||
| "Beautiful Rose" | ||
| "Wrath of Ika" | ||
| 2019 | "Wrong Initiation" | Directed by Nani Boi |
| "Her Mothers Man" | Directed by Desmond Elliot | |
| "Stolen Crown " | ||
| "Ordinary Fellows" | Directed by Lorenzo Menakaya | |