Nigerian music industry has become a big deal and a big business in the global entertainment scene and it is gradually becoming the best in the world.but music can not make wave unless a good producers produce the music.
These are officially the finest producers in Nigeria at the moment. Let me say as at the time of putting this piece of work together, they are responsible for almost all the hit songs currently making waves in the music industry and the country and beyond. This list and rating aims at shedding spotlight on the big names behind the creative direction of music-making process in Nigeria.
Don Jazzy (Michael Collins Ajereh) is a multi award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter, musician, current CEO of the Mavin Records label. Don Jazzy was born on November 26, 1982 in Umuahia, Abia State.
With over 100 hit songs to his name , Don Jazzy is no doubt the number 1 producer in Nigeria at the moment. Most people are of the opinion that he’s undeniably the king of Nigerian music. His various ambassadorial deals and the success of artists (Dija, Reekedo Bank, Korede Bello, Tiwa Savage, D’Prince, and Dr Sid) under the Supreme Mavin Dynasty (SMD) are testimonies of his greatness and don jazzy in the entertainment industry in Nigeria, don jazzy also have many endoresement from companies like loya milk, MTN and Samsung Africa.
sarz
Osabuohien Osaretin popularly called as Sarz in a world of entertainment is making big waves as a music producer when it comes to making dope beats. The Edo born beat maker’s charges for beat range from $2000 upwards. Sarz has made hits for the likes of Reminisce, Wizkid, 2Face Idibia, long list. He continues to stay strong and relevant despite the influx of new dope producers in the scene. He is popularly known for the tag Sarz On The Beat, at the beginning or end of all his music productions.
His first full credit production work was for Lord of Ajasa’s “See Drama” in 2007. He has produced tracks for Wizkid, Naeto C, Banky W, Skales, Shank, Reminisce, Goldie, Eldee, Wande and YQ. He was formerly signed to Trybe Records, but left the outfit after his contract expired in November 2013.
Lagendury Beatz duo
Legendary beatz duo ( composed of brothers Uzezi Oniko and Okiemute Oniko) are a blessing to the contemporary afro-beat music genre. The two siblings came to spotlight in the music industry after producing the critically acclaimed “Azonto” and the new award recent music ojueleba all own by starboy, Wizkid, and The duo have produced many songs with vocal contribution from artists such as American rapper Wale, British rapper Tinie Tempah, 2face, IcePrince, Efya, Banky W, Seyi Shay and Chidinma, amongst others.
Masterkraft
Sunday Ginikachukwu Nweke popularly known as Masterkraft is a genius of some sort in the beat making sphere. As a bonafide connoisseur of the music industry “MASTERKRAFT” started his career journey at age 11. Since then his repertoire includes some of Africa’s leading musicians and celebrities such as Banky W, Jaywon, Sammie Okposo, Stella Damascus, Bracket, Capital F.E.M.I, J. Martins, Sound Sultan, The Pulse and Busta Rhymes to name just a few. His acquaintances with such prominent names has earned him diverse experience in producing almost all genre’s of music, ranging from gospel to soul, jazz, RnB etc. MASTERKRAFT is indeed a force to reckon within this industry with his diversity and contemporary efficiency. As a professional and experienced music/band director and piano instructor, he has been a major contributing factor in the LIVE performance move taking over the industry.
Young John (the wicked producer)
This young dude is shaking up the scene with his productions and street beats at the moment. He’s one of YBNL’s favourite producer at the moment having laced several hits for Olamide and the rest of the crew. “He is best known for producing the critically acclaimed single “Story For The Gods” and “Shakitibobo” With music production credits on albums includingStreet OT and 2 Kings, Young John was ranked #3 in The Net’s list of “Nigeria’s Top 7 Biggest Music Producers and went on to be nominated in the “Producer of The Year” categories at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and The Headies 2015. Young John is currently to signed to YBNL Nation”.
This young is shaking up the music industry with his productions and street beats at the moment. He’s olamide YBNL’s favourite producer at the moment having laced several hits for Olamide and the rest of the crew. “He is best known for producing the critically acclaimed single “Story For The Gods” and “Shakitibobo” With music production credits on albums includingStreet OT and 2 Kings, Young John was ranked #3 in The Net’s list of “Nigeria’s Top 7 Biggest Music Producers and went on to be nominated in the “Producer of The Year” categories at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and The Headies 2015. Young John is currently to signed to YBNL Nation”.