About

Black Beatz is a Nigerian-based Producer and Artist known for his Hip-Hop influenced Afrobeat sound. Born Obukohwo Jeffery Arhagba in Warri, Nigeria, Black Beatz grew up in Warri. After high school, he relocated to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, where he studied Civil Engineering at the University of Port Harcourt. Basing himself there. 2016, he relocated to Lagos, Nigeria.

He launched his musical career in 2018 with the self acclaimed street hit single “Awon Temi” (featuring Black Swag & Juzt Vibez). 4 Months later he collaborated with the King of the South Yung6ix on the track “Better Dayz”. The single caught on and more high-profile recordings followed, including “Wine Up” featuring the ‘Amin’ crooner Dammy Krane which also performed well, gathering thousands of views online.

He followed up with another single “Calm Down” featuring guest appearances from Dremo. That same year, he released the Album “Determination” which featured guest appearances by Idowest, Pucado, King Mufasa, Tentik and others. Included on the Album were the singles “Awon Temi”, “Better Dayz”, “Wine Up” and “Calm Down”. The Album was a mix of Hip-Hop and Afrobeat which was well received by fans.

The string of singles appeared over the next year, including the hit “Jeje” with Afropop sensation Dammy Krane and later that year he collaborated with the Huncho of Africa “Peruzzi” on a track titled “Love Me”.

Black Beatz has major plans for 2020, he is set to follow up his 2018 debut with an EP, but before then fans can expect a single out of the EP titled “Dobalè” featuring the ‘Chop Life Crew’ crooner – Mojo