London, whose real name is Michael Ovie Hunter, is a Nigerian-British record producer, DJ and songwriter. He is best known for producing major Afrobeats songs for Rema, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage and other artists.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Michael Ovie Hunter |
| Date of birth | 21 October 1999 |
| Place of birth | Kaduna, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian-British |
| State of origin | Delta State through his Isoko heritage |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Record producer, DJ and songwriter |
| Record labels/publishing affiliations | Blowtime Entertainment, LVRN, Sony Music Publishing France and Bluesky Music Publishing |
| Net worth | 65,000 – 195,000 USD |
Early Life and Education
London was born in Kaduna to a Nigerian mother and a British father. His interest in music started in church, where he learned to play the drums at a young age.
After secondary school, he worked several jobs while waiting for admission into higher education, including assisting at a cyber café and working in a sachet-water factory. He later discovered FL Studio and began teaching himself music production.
Although he initially experimented with R&B and trap, he eventually developed a sound influenced by Afrobeats, church music, R&B and electronic music. There is no reliable public information confirming a university degree or formal music-production qualification.
Career
London began producing professionally around 2018. He later moved to Lagos, where he worked closely with producer Baby Fresh and became connected to Mavin Records through Blowtime Entertainment, a Mavin-affiliated company.
His major breakthrough came through his work with Rema. London produced or co-produced several songs on Rema’s Rave & Roses album, including “Soundgasm,” “Bad Commando,” “Addicted,” “Divine” and “Calm Down.”
He co-produced “Calm Down” with Andre Vibez. The song became a global success, especially after Selena Gomez appeared on the remix, and helped establish London as one of the leading young producers in Afrobeats.
London also worked with Ayra Starr on “Bloody Samaritan” and “Fashion Killa.” His other credits include Wizkid’s “Gyrate,” Tiwa Savage’s “Koroba,” and collaborations involving Sam Smith, Black Sherif, Crayon and 6LACK.
He contributed to Wizkid’s Made in Lagos, an album that received a Grammy nomination for Best Global Music Album. In 2022, London also signed a publishing deal involving Sony Music Publishing France and Bluesky Music Publishing.
Personal Life
London is private about his personal life and mainly discusses his music career in interviews. There is no confirmed public information about his current partner, spouse or children.
He has identified Michael Jackson and Drake among his musical influences. His early experience playing drums in church continues to influence his use of rhythm and percussion.
Net Worth
London’s estimated net worth is between $65,000 to $195,000. His income is believed to come from music-production fees, songwriting royalties, publishing deals, streaming revenue, DJ performances and other entertainment-related opportunities.
Production Discography
| Year | Artist | Song or project |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | DJ Tunez featuring Wizkid and Reekado Banks | “Turn Up” |
| 2020 | Wizkid | “Gyrate” |
| 2021 | Rema | “Soundgasm” |
| 2021 | Ayra Starr | “Bloody Samaritan” |
| 2021 | Ayra Starr | “Fashion Killa” |
| 2021 | Tiwa Savage | “Koroba” |
| 2021 | Crayon | “So Fine” |
| 2022 | Rema | Rave & Roses |
| 2022 | Rema | “Calm Down” |
| 2022 | Rema | “Bad Commando” |
| 2022 | Rema | “Addicted” |
| 2022 | Rema | “Divine” |
| 2022 | Rema | “Hold Me” |
| 2022 | Rema | “Time N’ Affection” |
| 2022 | Rema | “Trouble Maker” |
Awards and Nominations
London’s most notable recognition came through his contribution to Wizkid’s Made in Lagos: Deluxe Edition, which received a Grammy nomination for Best Global Music Album.
He has not been confirmed as a Grammy winner. However, his work on “Calm Down,” “Bloody Samaritan,” “Soundgasm” and other successful songs has earned him significant recognition as one of the producers contributing to Afrobeats’ global growth.
