Dekumzy


Derek Osonwa, professionally known as Dekumzy, is a Nigerian record producer, musician, composer, pianist, and songwriter. 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. His production credits includes 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.

Background

Dekumzy was born in Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria on 27 March 1983. He has family roots in Awka, Anambra State. He became active in music when he joined Federal Ex Students Christian Association 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

Career

His career highs includes the production of the theme song for the Nollywood Movie "A Million Tears" titled "Treasure" featuring Kate Henshaw. The production of the music collaboration between Dr Alban and Charly Boy on the remix of "Carolina" in 2009. The Production of 8 tracks from the second album of Bracket "Cupid Stories" in 2011. 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.

Discography

YearTitleAlbum
2006"Chinweike by Resonance
2007"Happy Day by " BracketHappy Day
2007"Strong and Mighty" by Mr Raw ft Flavour N'abaniaEverything Remains Raw
2007"Elewukwu" by TJ
2010"Carolina Remix" by Dr Alban ft Charly Boy
2011"Tell Me Somtin" by Bracket Cupid Stories
2011"Beautiful Baby" by Bracket ft Flavour N'abaniaCupid Stories
2011"Me and U" by Bracket Cupid Stories
2011"Bro Wale" by Bracket Cupid Stories
2011"Desire" by Bracket Cupid Stories
2011"Remember" by Bracket ft 2BabaCupid Stories
2011"My God" by Bracket Cupid Stories
2011"Muah Muah" by Bracket Cupid Stories
2012"Baby Oku" by Flavour N'abaniaBlessed

As composer

Selected Feature films

YearTitleNotes
2009"True Story"
2009"Millenium Lady"
2010"Gazza Treasure"
2013"Strength to Strength"
2013"Parish House"
2015"30 Minutes From Hell"
2015"Keziah"
2016"Mummy Why"Directed by Ernest Obi
2016"Poka Messiah"Directed by Ernest Obi
2016"The Storm"Directed by Ernest Obi
2017"Delta Blood"Directed by Ernest Obi
2017"Adaku The Wicked Soul"
2017"Lying Game"
2017"Beautiful Rose"
2017"Wrath of Ika"
2019"Wrong Initiation"Directed by Nani Boi
2019"Her Mothers Man"Directed by Desmond Elliot
2019"Stolen Crown "