Producer, Spellz reveals Tiwa Savage’s “Malo” was originally his

Producer, Benjamin Obadje popularly known as Spellz has revealed that the hit song, Malo, by Tiwa Savage making the waves, was originally his.

The song is widely believed to be a gift from Tiwa Savage to her husband, Tee Billz following their reconciliation, but Spellz revealed that Tiwa Savage did not have plans to release the song when she did.

In this chat with Sunday Scoops, Spellz explains why he gave the song to Tiwa Savage…

“I did two songs on Tiwa’s EP. Malo was originally my song that I planned to release this year. So, when we wanted to put out her EP, she needed one more song. I was not in Nigeria at that time and Tiwa was in New York too. It was difficult to work together; so, I said we should add Malo to the EP.

“I saw it as our song since I featured Wizkid and Tiwa on it. And without their efforts, the song wouldn’t be made. I am not the type that holds on to things for too long. Since Tiwa liked the idea, I spoke to Wizkid as well and he liked it too.”

He added that Malo was the last song they did and the last song they put on the EP, but he knew it would make a lasting impact upon its release.

The producer added, “In fact, I don’t think we’ve seen the best of the song. When I produced Wande Coal’s Iskaba last year, I knew it would be a big song. A year after we did Iskaba, awards are still coming in for the song. How many songs do you produce and a year after, they are still relevant? In Nigeria, the lifespan of songs is just three months.”

Spellz explained that everyone played his or her parts in the making of the song. According to him, Tiwa wrote her verses and Wizkid wrote his as well.

“When we make songs, we come together. At the end of the day, we are only after the good of the song. So, everyone brought their own ideas for the good of Malo.”