# Boy Spyce > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Boy_Spyce > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Boy_Spyce.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Spyce > Source revision: 1354402079 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Nigerian singer-songwriter (born 2001)}} {{For|his eponymous debut EP|Boy Spyce (EP)}}{{distinguish}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Boy Spyce | image = Boy_Spyce_2.jpg | image_size = 220px | caption = Boy Spyce | birth_name = Ugbekile David Osemeke{{cite web|url=https://culturecustodian.com/review-boy-spyce-has-come-like-a-thief-in-the-night/|last=Michael|first=Aromolaran|title=Boy Spyce Has Come Like a Thief in the Night|date=April 21, 2022 |access-date=January 29, 2024|website=The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014) |archive-date=May 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518120156/https://culturecustodian.com/review-boy-spyce-has-come-like-a-thief-in-the-night/|url-status=live}} | alias = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2001|05|10|df=y}} | birth_place = [Isolo](/source/Oshodi-Isolo), [Lagos](/source/Lagos_State), Nigeria | origin = [Igbanke](/source/Igbanke), [Edo State](/source/Edo_State), Nigeria | genre = {{hlist|[Afrobeats](/source/Afrobeats)|[afrofusion](/source/afrofusion)}} | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter{{cite web|url=https://www.tori.ng/news/256945/singer-boy-spyce-reacts-after-being-called-out-for.html|last=Samuel|title=Singer, Boy Spyce Reacts After Being Called Out For Storming Off The Stage|date=December 20, 2023 |access-date=January 28, 2024|website=Tori.ng|archive-date=January 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240106102518/https://www.tori.ng/news/256945/singer-boy-spyce-reacts-after-being-called-out-for.html|url-status=live}}}} | instrument = {{hlist|[Keyboard](/source/Keyboard_instrument)|vocals|[ukulele](/source/ukulele)}} | years_active = 2019{{ndash}}present | label = [Mavin](/source/Mavin_Records) | website = {{URL|https://www.boyspyce.com/|boyspyce.com}} | module = {{Infobox youtuber | child = yes | youtube_handle = boyspyce | youtube_display_name = Boy Spyce | youtube_years_active = 2019–present | youtube_genre = {{flatlist| * Music{{cite web|url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UCFOma6uRrqRCaVPXYfDFlaQ| title = USER STATISTICS FOR BOY SPYCE| website = socialblade.com| access-date = January 30, 2024}} * [vlog](/source/vlog)ging }} | youtube_subscribers = 130 thousand | youtube_views = 29.8 million | stats_update = July 10, 2025 }} }} '''Ugbekile David Osemeke''' (born 10 May 2001), known professionally as '''Boy Spyce''', is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He gained recognition following his 2021 cover of [Wizkid](/source/Wizkid)'s song "[Essence](/source/Essence_(Wizkid_song))". Its success led him to sign a recording contract with [Mavin Records](/source/Mavin_Records), which released his debut extended play, self-titled ''[Boy Spyce](/source/Boy_Spyce_(EP))'', in 2022 receiving moderate commercial reception.{{Cite news|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/mavin-records-unveils-boy-spyce/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|last=Chinonso|first=Ihekere|title=Mavin Records unveils Boy Spyce|date=April 23, 2022 |access-date=January 28, 2024|newspaper=[The Guardian](/source/The_Guardian_(Nigeria))|archive-date=July 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705225853/https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/mavin-records-unveils-boy-spyce/|url-status=live}} == Early life == Boy Spyce was born in Isolo, [Lagos State](/source/Lagos_State), but hails from [Edo State](/source/Edo_State).{{cite interview|url=https://digimillennials.com/music/boy-spyce-a-paradox-of-intention-and-serendipity/|author=Itty Okim|title=Interview: Boy Spyce, A Paradox Of Intention And Serendipity|date=March 23, 2022 |access-date=January 28, 2024|work=Millenials|archive-date=July 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707064021/https://digimillennials.com/music/boy-spyce-a-paradox-of-intention-and-serendipity/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/i-pray-the-universe-helps-me-because-i-dream-of-being-a-global-superstar-boy-spyce/|last=Araayo|first=Akande|title=I pray the universe helps me because I dream of being a global superstar – Boy Spyce |date=May 22, 2022 |access-date=January 28, 2024|website=The Culture Newspaper|archive-date=November 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128010240/https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/i-pray-the-universe-helps-me-because-i-dream-of-being-a-global-superstar-boy-spyce/|url-status=live}} He grew up living in Jakande Estate, Isolo. For his secondary education, he attended [Lagos State Model College Kankon](/source/Lagos_State_Model_College_Kankon), [Badagry](/source/Badagry), and he is the last born in a family of seven.{{cite web|url=https://thescoove.africa/boy-spyce-biography-age-songs/|last=The Scoove|title=Boy Spyce: Biography, Age |access-date=January 29, 2024|website=The Scoove Africa|archive-date=November 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128201115/https://thescoove.africa/boy-spyce-biography-age-songs/|url-status=live}} == Career == Boy Spyce launched his music career by posting song covers on social media platforms in 2019. In 2021, he gained recognition after posting a cover of [Wizkid](/source/Wizkid)'s hit song "[Essence](/source/Essence_(Wizkid_song))" featuring [Tems](/source/Tems). The cover caught the attention of [Don Jazzy](/source/Don_Jazzy), the founder of [Mavin Records](/source/Mavin_Records), who offered him a recording deal and introduced him to the public on 14 April 2022.{{Cite web |last=Kossy |first=Derrick |date=2022-04-14 |title=Boy Spyce get signed to Mavin Records|url=https://www.kossyderrickent.com/2022/04/videos-boy-spyce-gets-signed-to-mavin.html?m=1 |access-date=2024-01-29|language=en-GB}}{{cite web|url=https://www.withinnigeria.com/entertainment/2022/04/15/video-don-jazzy-signs-boy-spyce-the-talented-kid-who-went-viral-for-doing-a-cover-of-wizkids-essence/|last=Ifeoluwa|title=Don Jazzy signs Boy Spyce, the talented kid who went viral for doing a cover of Wizkid’s Essence|date=April 15, 2022 |access-date=January 29, 2024|website=Within Nigeria |archive-date=September 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926014425/https://www.withinnigeria.com/entertainment/2022/04/15/video-don-jazzy-signs-boy-spyce-the-talented-kid-who-went-viral-for-doing-a-cover-of-wizkids-essence/|url-status=live}} He then released his debut EP, self-titled ''[Boy Spyce](/source/Boy_Spyce_(EP))'', on April 15, 2022, which peaked at number one on Nigeria's Apple Music chart.{{Cite news|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/mavin-records-unlocks-boy-spyce-and-his-new-ep/01w94sl|last=Onyema|first=Courage|title=Mavin Records unlocks Boy Spyce and his new EP|date=April 15, 2022 |access-date=January 29, 2024|newspaper=[Pulse Nigeria](/source/Pulse_Nigeria)|archive-date=July 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706041632/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/mavin-records-unlocks-boy-spyce-and-his-new-ep/01w94sl|url-status=live}} Emmanuel Esomnofu, reviewing for [The Native](/source/The_Native), described the EP as "a collage of vibrant sounds and tradition" that generated significant buzz for the young artist.{{cite web|url=https://thenativemag.com/essentials-boy-spyce-debut-ep/|last=Emmanuel|first=Esomnofu|title=Essentials: Boy Spyce Renders Emotive Tales on Debut Eponymous EP|date=April 19, 2022 |access-date=January 29, 2024|website=The Native|archive-date=February 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203225246/https://thenativemag.com/essentials-boy-spyce-debut-ep/|url-status=dead}} On 7 May 2022, Boy Spyce's single "Bad Things" led Pulse Nigeria's Future Sounds Vol. 6 playlist.{{Cite news|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/future-sounds-vol6-featuring-boy-spyce-sam-sun-boy-adequate-maradona-and-more/heze9fd|last=Onyema|first=Courage|title=Future Sounds Vol.6 featuring Boy Spyce, Sam Sun, Boy Adequate, Maradona, and more|date=May 7, 2022 |access-date=January 29, 2024|newspaper=[Pulse Nigeria](/source/Pulse_Nigeria)|archive-date=August 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831091041/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/future-sounds-vol6-featuring-boy-spyce-sam-sun-boy-adequate-maradona-and-more/heze9fd|url-status=live}} Boy Spyce was featured on Mavin's hit song "Overdose" alongside Crayon and Ayra Starr on 13 May 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/05/mavin-records-overdose/|last=BellaNaija|title=Mavin Records Puts Out Romantic Number titled "Overdose" featuring Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce|date=May 14, 2022 |access-date=January 30, 2024|website=BellaNaija |archive-date=March 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329190211/https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/05/mavin-records-overdose/|url-status=live}} The song ranked number 1 on TheCable's list of 10 TCL radio pick of the week on 28 May 2022.{{Cite news|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/tcl-radio-picks-mavin-records-leads-the-pack-with-overdose/|last=Kunle|first=Daramola|title=TCL radio picks: Mavin Records leads the pack with ‘Overdose’|date=May 28, 2022 |access-date=January 30, 2024|newspaper=[TheCable](/source/TheCable)|archive-date=June 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630000921/https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/tcl-radio-picks-mavin-records-leads-the-pack-with-overdose/|url-status=live}} On 29 May 2022, Boy Spyce revealed how a direct message from Don Jazzy changed his life, sharing that he received a text message from Don Jazzy on Christmas Day in 2019. He disclosed this during an interview with the [Nigerian Tribune](/source/Nigerian_Tribune).{{Cite news|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/don-jazzys-text-on-christmas-day-shocked-me-boy-spyce/|last=Tribune online|title=Don Jazzy’s text on Christmas Day shocked me, Boy Spyce|date=May 29, 2022 |access-date=January 29, 2024|newspaper=[Nigerian Tribune](/source/Nigerian_Tribune)|archive-date=September 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909231305/https://tribuneonlineng.com/don-jazzys-text-on-christmas-day-shocked-me-boy-spyce/|url-status=live}} On 30 May 2022, Spyce performed with [Glitch Africa](/source/Glitch_Africa) Choir for his song "Nobody".{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/05/boy-spyce-nobody-glitch-africa/|last=BNTV|title=Boy Spyce Beautifully Performs "Nobody" Alongside Glitch Africa’s Choir|date=May 30, 2022 |access-date=January 29, 2024|website=BellaNaija |archive-date=June 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613170345/https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/05/boy-spyce-nobody-glitch-africa/|url-status=live}} In November 2022, he performed alongside [Rema](/source/Rema_(musician)), [Ayra Starr](/source/Ayra_Starr), [Magixx](/source/Magixx_(singer)), [Ladipoe](/source/Ladipoe), [Crayon](/source/Crayon_(singer)), [Johnny Drille](/source/Johnny_Drille), and Bayanni on Mavin's hit single "Wan Da Mo", earning him his second appearance on [TurnTable charts](/source/TurnTable_charts).{{Cite web |last=Tela |first=Wangeci |date=2022-12-14 |title=TurnTable Top 100: Mavins' "Won Da Mo" Leads the Chart|website=The Native|url=https://thenativemag.com/turntable-top-100-mavins-won-da/|access-date=2024-01-29|language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija |date=November 9, 2022 |title=Mavin Records Puts Out New Single "Won Da Mo" featuring Rema, Boy Spyce, Magixx|website=[BellaNaija](/source/BellaNaija)|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/11/won-da-mo-mavin-records/|access-date=January 29, 2024|language=en-GB}} In January 2023, he released his first single "Folake" after his debut EP, which peaked at number 5 on the Nigeria [''TurnTable'' Top 100](/source/TurnTable_Top_100).{{cite web|url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/charts/1|title=Official Nigeria Top 100|date=January 18, 2024 |access-date=January 29, 2024|website=[TurnTable charts](/source/TurnTable_charts)|archive-date=January 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240124205344/https://www.turntablecharts.com/charts/1|url-status=live}} "Folake" was produced by Sparrq Beatz, and its accompanying music video, directed by Ahmed Moss, currently has 5 million views on [YouTube](/source/YouTube) as of January 2024.{{Cite news|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/boy-spyce-returns-with-new-single-folake/cfszg0j|title=Boy Spyce returns with new single, 'Folake'|date=January 26, 2023 |access-date=January 29, 2024|newspaper=[Pulse Nigeria](/source/Pulse_Nigeria)|archive-date=March 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324170922/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/boy-spyce-returns-with-new-single-folake/cfszg0j|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://rhythm937.com/new-video-boy-spyce-folake/|last=Ogugua|first=Ifezulike|title=New Video: Boy Spyce – Folake|date=March 1, 2023 |access-date=January 30, 2024|website=Rhythm|archive-date=March 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328093234/https://rhythm937.com/new-video-boy-spyce-folake/|url-status=live}} On 24 January 2023, ''[OkayAfrica](/source/OkayAfrica)'' cited him as one of the emerging artists to watch in 2023, alongside [Khaid](/source/Khaid) and [Odumodublvck](/source/Odumodublvck).{{cite web|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/12-nigerian-artists-to-watch-in-2023/207848|title=12 Nigerian Artists to Watch in 2023|date=January 24, 2023 |access-date=January 29, 2024|website=[OkayAfrica](/source/OkayAfrica)|archive-date=June 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605171353/https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/nigerian-music-artists-watch-2023-2659304045|url-status=live}} On 7 December 2023, he released "Pepe", which peaked at number 23 on the ''TurnTable'' Nigeria Top 100 on 12 January 2024, and debuted at number 13 on the [Top Streaming Songs](/source/TurnTable_charts) on 18 January 2024.{{cite web|url=https://albumtalks.com/boy-spyce-closes-2023-with-single-pepe/|title=Boy Spyce Closes 2023 With Single, "Pepe"|date=December 14, 2023 |access-date=January 29, 2024|website=Album Talks}}{{cite web |title=Official Nigeria Top 100|url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/charts/1 |website=www.turntablecharts.com |publisher=[TurnTable](/source/TurnTable) |access-date=18 January 2024}}{{cite web |title=Official Streaming Songs |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/charts/4 |website=[TurnTable charts](/source/TurnTable_charts) |publisher=[TurnTable](/source/TurnTable) |access-date=29 January 2024}} ==Discography== ===EPs=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of extended plays, with selected details ! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Details |- !scope="row"|''[Boy Spyce](/source/Boy_Spyce_(EP))''{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/04/mavin-records-ep-boy-spyce/|last=BellaNaija|title=Mavin Records’ New Signee Proves He’s the One to Watch With Self-Titled EP "Boy Spyce"|date=April 15, 2022 |access-date=January 29, 2024|website=BellaNaija |archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516180355/https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/04/mavin-records-ep-boy-spyce/|url-status=live}} | * Released: 15 April 2022 * Label: [Mavin](/source/Mavin_Records) * Formats: [Digital download](/source/music_download) |} ===Singles=== ====As lead artist==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+List of singles as lead artist, with year released and album shown ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Album |- ! scope="row" | "Dreams" | rowspan="5" | 2022 | rowspan="5" | ''Boy Spyce'' |- ! scope="row" | "Bad Things" |- ! scope="row" | "Wayo" |- ! scope="row" | "Destiny" |- ! scope="row" | "Nobody" |- ! scope="row" | "Folake" | rowspan="4" |2023 | rowspan="10" {{Non-album singles}} |- ! scope="row" | "Relationship" |- ! scope="row" | "So Bad" |- ! scope="row" | "Pepe" |- ! scope="row" | "I Don't Care" (with [Khaid](/source/Khaid)) {{cite web |title=Boy Spyce tops Rema, Wizkid on the list of the most googled songs in Nigeria in 2024 {{!}} Pulse Nigeria |url=https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/music/boy-spyce-tops-rema-wizkid-on-the-list-of-the-most-googled-songs-in-nigeria-in-2024-2024121016343263280 |website=www.pulse.ng |language=en}} | rowspan="4" | 2024 |- ! scope="row" | "You (Rum & Schnapp)" |- ! scope="row" | "Shout" |- ! scope="row" | "Talk" |- ! scope="row" | "I'll Be There" | rowspan="2" | 2025 |- ! scope="row" | "Achalugo" (with [Jeriq](/source/Jeriq)) |} ====As featured artist==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+List of singles as featured artist, with year released and album shown ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Album |- ! scope="row" | "Won Da Mo" and "Overloading (Overdose)"
{{small|(Mavins, Crayon and [Ayra Starr](/source/Ayra_Starr) featuring [Ladipoe](/source/Ladipoe), [Magixx](/source/Magixx_(singer)) and Boy Spyce)}} | 2022 | ''Chapter X'' |- ! scope="row" | "Carry Me Go"
{{small|(Khaid featuring Boy Spyce)}} | 2023 | rowspan="2" {{Non-album singles}} |- ! scope="row" | "Doh"
{{small|(T-Classic featuring Boy Spyce)}} | 2024 |} == References == {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Spyce, Boy}} Category:2001 births Category:Living people Category:21st-century Nigerian musicians Category:21st-century Nigerian male singers Category:21st-century Nigerian singers Category:Nigerian Afrobeats musicians Category:Mavin Records artists --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Boy Spyce](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Spyce) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Spyce?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.