Dr Roy
Dr Roy | |
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| Born | David C. Chike 1 January 1994 Port Harcourt, Rivers |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Instruments | Piano, DAW |
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David C. Chike (born 1 January 1994), professionally known as Dr Roy, is a Nigerian gospel music record producer, songwriter, and recording artist based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Early life and education
David was born on 1 January 1994 in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. He grew up in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he developed an interest in music from a young age. He completed his secondary education before enrolling at Abia State Polytechnic. During his time in tertiary education, he increasingly focused on music production and performance, eventually transitioning to music as a full-time pursuit in the mid-2010s.[1]
Career
Dr Roy began recording and releasing gospel music in the 2010, while also working as a producer for other artists in Port Harcourt. In 2016, he released his debut single, "Even If", followed by "Idara" in 2018. During this period, he operated an independent recording studio in Port Harcourt.[2][3]
In 2018, Dr Roy began working with the Nigerian gospel record label EeZee Conceptz. He gained wider recognition after he produced "Excess love"[4] by Mercy Chinwo which topped charts across various digital platforms in Nigeria, he also contributed to songs such as "My Responsibility", "Incredible God", "I Am", and "Omekannaya".
Beyond gospel music, Dr Roy has also worked on productions for secular Nigerian artists, incorporating elements of African rhythms and contemporary production styles. He has continued to release his own music, including the gospel single "Everyday", featuring S.O.N Music.[2]
In 2024, he produced the track "Wana Wana Ma" for Wizard Chan from his album Time Travel.[5]
In 2025, Dr Roy co-produced Mercy Chinwo’s album in His Will.[6] He later announced the establishment of Dr Roy Academy, a music production training imprint to support aspiring producers and music creators.[2]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Recipient | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Africa Gospel Award | Song of the Year | "Excess Love" | Won[7] |
Production discography
| Artist | Title | Year | Album/EP |
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| Mercy Chinwo | Excess Love[8] | 2018 | Non-album single |
| Afy Douglas | Savior (Live) | 2018 | SAVIOUR |
| Afy Douglas | Samaritan Song | 2018 | SAVIOUR |
| Freke Umoh & Tim Godfrey | Video My Praise[9] | 2020 | Non-album single |
| Neon Adejo | Little Me | 2024 | Emerge EP |
| 121SELAH | Let Me In | 2024 | Non-album single |
| Wizard Chan | Wana Wana Ma | 2024 | Time Traveler |
| Harrysong | Maria | 2024 | Non-album single |
| Mercy Chinwo | All Sovereign and Powerful; None Like You Lord; Onyeoma (Good God) I Depend on You | 2025 | In His Will |
| Paul Chisom | Born Of God | 2025 | Non-album single |
Discography
- Everyday
- Big God (Dieu)
- Run Am
- Anything Wey Sup
- What God cannot Do
- Njoyment
- Show Me
- Idara
- Jesus
References
- ↑ "From Port Harcourt to The Global Scene: The Early Years of Nigerian Producer Dr Roy". This Day. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- 1 2 3 New Telegraph (17 December 2025). "Dr Roy, Gospel Producer And Details On His Music Academy". New Telegraph. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ↑ Fasan, Yewande (20 December 2025). "How I'm expanding footprint in gospel, contemporary African music — Dr Roy". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ↑ Onoh, Fidelis (26 April 2021). "Dr Roy, the producer behind gospel hit "Excess Love"". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ↑ "Wana Wana Ma – Song by Wizard Chan". Apple Music. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ↑ "In His Will". Apple Music. Apple Music. 12 September 2025. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ↑ "Africa Gospel Awards 2019: Full list of nominees". Music in Africa. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- ↑ Opeoluwa, Desalu (10 July 2017). "#SelahMusic: Mercy Chinwo – Excess Love". Selahafrik. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ↑ "Video My Praise – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved 22 December 2025.