Okiemute Oniko

Okiemute Oniko Biography / Profile

Okiemute Oniko was born on May 27th, 1989 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a record producer and along with his elder brother, Uzezi, a member of the record producing and songwriting duo, Legendury Beatz.

Okiemute Oniko Age

Okiemute Oniko is 34 years old.

Okiemute Oniko Early Life

Oniko grew up in Lagos. He spent a lot of time with his brother trying to perfect their style. Their varied and eclectic set of experiences gave Legendury Beatz the ability to understand most types of music from afrobeats to funk, hip-hop etc. which gave birth to a unique sound that is known a the ‘Legendury Beatz’ sound.

The duo were raised on afrobeats, fuji, and all variations of Congolese music from African icons such as Fela Kuti, Lagbaja, Awilo Longomba and Angélique Kidjo. They also had an ear for hip hop, pop and contemporary R&B genres.

Okiemute Oniko Career

Okiemute and his brother, Uzezi, make up the record producing and songwriting duo of Legendury Beatz, founded in 2009. The two siblings hit limelight in the music industry after producing the critically acclaimed “Azonto” song for multi award winning artist, Wizkid. The duo have produced many songs with vocal contribution from artists such as American rapper Wale, British rapper Tinie Tempah, 2face, IcePrince, Efya, Banky W, Seyi Shay and Chidinma, amongst others.

Their production style is deeply rooted in afrobeat as well as in several other genres, including hip-hop, reggae fusion, moombahton and electro house. They made international headlines in the Nigerian recording industry by producing the critically acclaimed single 'Azonto' and Wizkid's 'Ojuelegba'.

The duo have been noted for their extensive work with Wizkid. They have also been noted for writing and producing a consecutive string of hits. The duo have produced many songs with vocal contribution from artists such as American rapper Wale, British rapper Tinie Tempah, 2face, Ice Prince, Efya, Banky W, Seyi Shay and Chidinma and others.