Swankii (Micheal Nwitte) is officially in the spotlight, and it’s no surprise that his rise is being hailed as one of the most exciting moments in Afrobeat production this year. The talented music producer recently bagged two major awards at the “The Beat Awards”, including “Afro-Dancehall Producer of the Year” and “Don Jazzy New Discovery Producer”, with a sweet bonus and a 5 million Naira cash prize courtesy of none other than Don Jazzy himself!
Swankii’s journey to recognition has been fueled by his undeniable talent, as evidenced by the records he’s crafted for Afrobeat artists like Joeboy, Bella Shmurda, and Lyta. His sounds have been the secret sauce behind some of the hottest tracks in the game, and now the world is taking notice.
In an Instagram post filled with gratitude, Swankii expressed his heartfelt thanks:
“CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY!!! 2 nominations, 2 wins (Afro-Dancehall Producer & Don Jazzy New Discovery Producer with Cash Prize, courtesy of @donjazzy ). Forever grateful to God and my family for steady support. Big love to @thebeatzawards for recognizing and rewarding me and other talents behind music creation. Big love to @shigh_lofe for being the very best manager, and to everyone on the team @bhangmewsicent. Big love to @bella_shmurda for we made a massive record that truly deserves recognition beyond the ordinary. Big love to everyone who voted and rooted for me. Lastly, this is a push and motivation for me to go harder and attain greater heights in the industry… and hell yeah, I’m ready!!!”
And now, with this recognition, he’s making the industry take notice in a big way.
As for the rest of us, the lesson is clear. Dream big and don’t stop. As they say, success is like planting a seed: it takes time, water, and care. But one day, that seed will grow into something beautiful, something that everyone will want to be a part of.
