Hitboy Kellz

Hitboykellz, born Kelechi Godswill Okaegbu-Wali on June 11, is a Nigerian independent artist renowned for his mastery of Afrobeats and Afropop, infused with shades of dancehall and R&B. he kicked off his music journey while still a student, honing his craft and later earning the 2019 Top Naija Music Award for Best Song/Best Recording. His collaborations with various artists have solidified his presence in the scene. In 2020, Hitboykellz turned heads with his single "Confused," setting the stage for a notable 2021 collaboration with Buju on "Ebere." His EP Pure Sin, unveiled on April 1, 2022, spawned the breakout hit "Jegede," which drew acclaim from industry heavyweights like Olamide, DJ Enimoney, Larry Gaaga, Tunde Ednut, Mr Funny, Poco Lee, and Adeola Diiadem, among others. Riding that wave, he released "Lowkey" on September 2, 2022, accompanied by a Clarence Peters-directed video that amplified the buzz from Pure Sin. The momentum continued with a remix of "Jegede" featuring Ajebo Hustlers on December 13, 2023, which climbed into Nigeria’s Top 100 on Apple Music.