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, and Charly Boy among others.
Also recorded as Derek Osonwa
Dekumzy

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- Name
- Dekumzy
- Birth Name
- Derek Ugochukwu Osonwa
- Born
- 27 March 1983
- Birthplace
- Enugu
- Occupation
- * Record producer
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Fields
- gospel music · soul · rhythm and blues
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Biography
Biography
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.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Dekumzy • Birth Name — Derek Ugochukwu Osonwa • Born — 27 March 1983 • Birthplace — Enugu • Genre — * Highlife • gospel • soul • R&B • Occupation — * Record producer • musician • composer • band director • pianist • songwriter • Years Active — 2006 -Present • Label — Dekumzy Multimedia Entertainment • Associated Acts — * Flavour N'abania • Mr Raw • Dr Alban • Slowdog • Charly Boy • Bracket • Website — http: dekumzy.com/
Early life
Early life
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
Career
Career
His career highs include 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, and 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.
Selected feature films
• 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
Discography
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 — "Tell Me Somtin" by Bracket — 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) • 2025 — "Trust Nobody" by Becca Diamond
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