London

**London (Michael Ovie Hunter)** Michael Ovie Hunter, professionally known by the stage name London, is a prominent Nigerian record producer and DJ recognized for his significant contributions to the Afrobeats and Afropop genres. Born on October 21, 1999, in Kaduna, Nigeria, Hunter's musical career began around 2018, primarily operating with instruments like FL Studio and Ableton Live. His production style is often described as daring and unconventional, distinguishing him within the Afrobeats movement. London's career progression accelerated rapidly through high-profile collaborations. He is renowned for producing hit songs for several notable Nigerian and international artists. His major breakthrough came with successful productions for artists such as Wizkid, Rema, and Ayra Starr. His notable works include Rema's global hit "Calm Down" and "Ozeba," Ayra Starr's "Fashion Killa" and "Bloody Samaritan," Tiwa Savage's "Koroba," and Johnny Drille's "Mystery Girl." These productions have garnered him critical acclaim and industry recognition. His work on Wizkid’s *Made in Lagos (Deluxe Edition)* contributed to a nomination for Best Global Music Album at the Grammy Awards. He was also nominated for Producer of the Year at The Headies for his work on Rema's "Calm Down" in 2023. In terms of current status, London signed a publishing deal in 2022 through a joint venture with Sony Music Publishing France and Bluesky Music Publishing. In 2024, he signed with the management and creative company LVRN, subsequently going by the moniker Thisizlondon. London is currently working on his debut project, which is expected to be released under LVRN. On August 15, 2024, he released the single "Pinacolada," featuring Nigerian singer Ayra Starr and American rapper 6lack.