JaySynths explained

JaySynths
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Birth Name:	Chisom Obinna Onyeke
Birth Date:	1988 10, df=yes
Birth Place:	Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
Instrument:	Keyboard, Bass guitar, Drums
Occupation:	Record producer, sound engineer

Chisom Obinna Onyeke (born 27 October 1988), known professionally as JaySynths, is a Nigerian record producer and sound engineer best known for producing Teni's hit single "Case" in 2018. He is the originating record producer of Ojapiano and the first record producer to produce it, a fusion of the Igbo people’s Ọjà and South African sub genre of house music Amapiano, taking its name from Ọjà and Piano, he is also the producer behind the soundtracks of 2023 Netflix number 1 movie, Shanty Town.

Early life and education

JaySynths was born and raised in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. He began his education at All Saints Primary School, Onitsha, before preceding to Government Secondary School, Karshi, Abuja. He graduated from University of Abuja with a degree in political science.^[1]

Music career

At the age of four, JaySynths started playing musical instruments such as the Keyboard at his parent church. After his family moved to Abuja, he began his career in music production and was later appointed the music director of a choir.^[1] JaySynths has produced songs such as "Case" which won Best Pop Single at The Headies 2019, and its cover titled “Upgrade" which was performed by Nigerian musician Snazzy the Optimist.^[2] Other singles he has produced include "Wait", "Fake Jersey", "Marry" and "Power Rangers" by Teni, "Daz How Star Do" by Skiibii.^{[3] [4] [5] [6]} He has worked with Ice Prince, Victor AD, Mr Eazi, Broda Shaggi and Sarkodie.^{[7] [8] [9] [10]}

Personal life

JaySynths is married to an ex-beauty queen, Christy Daniels, whom he met during his undergraduate days in the university. They have one child together.^[11]

Awards

Year	Award	Category	Result	Ref.
2020	2020 Soundcity MVP Awards	African Producer of the Year		^[12] ^[13] ^[14]
2023	AMVCA Awards	Best Soundtrack - Shanty Town		^[15]

Notes and References

1. Web site: How I Became A Music Producer From My Commitment As Keyboardist In Church. 7 March 2021. The Independent Newspaper. 19 March 2021.
2. Web site: Ibeh . Ifeanyi . 2019-02-12 . Snazzy: A Rising Star In The Nigerian Music Scene Showcases Versatility With "Upgrade" . 2023-05-20 . . en-US.
3. Web site: The resurrection of Skiibii Mayana. Motolani. Alake. 31 July 2019. Pulse Nigeria. 19 March 2020.
4. Web site: Full list of winners at Headies 2019. 21 October 2019. 19 March 2021. The Nation Newspapers.
5. Web site: Teni – Wait [New Song]]. 13 February 2018. Brown. Marcus. tooXclusive. 19 March 2021.
6. Web site: Teni Sets Out to Marry. Ekechukwu. Ferdinand. This Day Newspaper. 29 February 2020. 19 March 2021.
7. Web site: Chisom Onyeke, the brain behind Teni’s biggest hit "Case". Vanguard Newspaper. Onuoha. Chris. 3 March 2021. 19 March 2021.
8. Web site: Special feature: Presenting Nigeria’s 10 exceptional newbreed music producers. 30 July 2019. Okim. Itty. News Express Nigeria. 19 March 2021.
9. Web site: Broda Shaggi Drops Visuals For "Ori". Agbo. Njideka. 25 January 2019. The Guardian Newspaper. 19 March 2021.
10. Web site: Rexxie, Kel P, Sarz and the Top 10 Nigerian music producers of 2019. Motolani. Alake. 22 December 2019. Pulse Nigeria. 19 March 2020.
11. Web site: My Experience With Marriage And Mega Plans Plans For The Year – Jay Synths. Nda-Isaiah. Solomon. 19 March 2021. Leadership Newspaper.
12. Web site: Soundcity MVP Awards: Naira Marley, Davido, Wizkid, Teni make nominees list. 28 December 2019. BBC News Pidgin. 19 March 2021.
13. Web site: Here's a Full List of 2020 Soundcity MVP Award Winners. 13 January 2020. Durosomo. Damola. OkayAfrica. 19 March 2021.
14. Web site: Soundcity MVP Awards: Burna Boy, Naira Marley, Rema collect award. 12 January 2020. BBC News Pidgin. 19 March 2021.
15. Web site: Nseyen . Nsikak . 2023-04-17 . AMVCA releases nominees for 2023 awards [FULL LIST] ]. 2023-06-21 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.