Orduen Andrew Ikon, popularly known as OD Woods is a Nigerian Afro-dancehall musician, singer, songwriter, filmmaker, and entertainment entrepreneur from Benue State. Born in the mid-1980s in Benue State to Mr. and Mrs. Clement Aende Ikon, he is the second of seven children and hails from the Tiv ethnic group, specifically from Guma Local Government Area. He is originally from Benue but has been associated with Lagos in his professional career.
OD Woods is best known as a prominent Afro-dancehall artist in Nigeria, particularly celebrated within Benue State and among Tiv music fans. He has released music across platforms like Spotify, Boomplay, and others, with tracks emphasizing themes of unity, love, and cultural pride. His debut studio album, “Ikonic”, was released in January 2022. He has collaborated with notable producers (e.g., Shizzi on tracks like “Go Below”) and is recognized for his energetic style blending Afrobeat, dancehall, and local influences.
Beyond music, he is a filmmaker and co-founder of Filmboyz Inc., and he serves as the CEO/brand executive of Wood House Entertainment (often abbreviated #WHE), which he established around 2016. Through this platform, he has organized and promoted cultural events.
His most notable initiative is Made in Benue (often #MadeInBenue or MIB), an annual event and movement he founded to celebrate Benue State’s talent, culture, products, and people. It has grown into a significant platform for unity, showcasing music, arts, and local enterprise. In 2025, it marked its 10th anniversary with high-profile involvement (e.g., 2Baba Idibia). He has used the event and his music to advocate for peace in Benue amid issues like farmer-herder conflicts.
In February 2026, Hon. Orduen Andrew Ikon was appointed as the Benue State Coordinator for the National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office (under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation). This role aligns with his longstanding “Made in Benue” advocacy, extending it to promote national branding, local products, and economic development. He has made official visits in this capacity, such as to the national coordinator in Abuja.
Personal Life and Public Profile
OD Woods maintains an active presence on social where he promotes his music, events, Wood House Entertainment. He has faced personal tragedies, including the tragic death of his younger brother in 2022 after going missing. Despite challenges, he remains a key figure in Benue’s entertainment scene, often described as one of the state’s top-tier artists and a cultural ambassador. In summary, OD Woods is a multifaceted creative force—musician, filmmaker, event organizer, and now public appointee—deeply rooted in promoting Benue pride and Nigerian talent through his art and initiatives.