Curated most influential Nigerian record producers of all time.

Nigerian record producers and artists have always received all the plaudits for creating hit songs, but record producers also deserve to share that fame.

However, Over the years many talented producers have walked these streets, mesmerizing us with their melodious beats and brilliant musical ingenuity.

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These producers have not only given us great songs, but they have also carried the music industries on their shoulders and brought Nigerian music into the limelight.

 Don Jazzy

Don Jazzy is arguably the greatest Nigerian producer ever, collaborating with virtually every A-list artist in the industry since he and D’Banj burst onto the scene in 2004.

His catalog of production credits is filled with endless smash hits such as Tongolo, Surulere, Dorobucci, Oliver Twist, Mr. Endowed, to mention a few, as well as numerous classic albums.

Don Jazzy has also had international collaborations, most notably his work with Jay-Z and Kanye West on the production of Lift Off, featuring Beyoncé on the album Watch The Throne which was released on 8 August 2011.

 OJB Jezreel

The late OJB Jezreel single-handedly produced ‘Face 2 Face’ which contained arguably the biggest record by any Nigerian artist in the 21st century,  ‘African Queen’.

He also produced for Jazzman Olofin, Weird MC, Paul Ik Dairo, Daddy Showkey, Sir Shina Peters, Olu Maintain.

OJB also produced albums and songs for Faze, Iyanya, D’banj, Durella, Wizkid, Yemi Alade among others.

ID Cabasa

ID Cabasa is another veteran producer who took the Nigerian music industry by storm producing hit songs for 9ice and Lord of Ajasa.

9ice’s 2008 album, which was majorly produced by ID Cabasa is regarded as one of the greatest albums ever with back-to-back hits that defined both his career and 9ices.

After a while away from the limelight, he made a comeback with Totori which featured Wizkid and Olamide in 2019.

 Sarz

Sarz has one of the most impressive production CVs in Nigeria, with countless hit collaborations.

In 2010, Sarz produced the hit single “Jor Oh” and the Remix for Jahbless which featured Durella, RuggedMan, Reminisce, Ice Prince, and eLDee.

Sarz has produced tracks for an array of artists which include Wizkid, Naeto C, Banky W, Skales, Shank, Reminisce, Goldie Harvey, eLDee, Wande Coal, YQ, and Niniola.

 Samklef

Samklef is mostly known for producing a large portion of Wizkid’s widely acclaimed album Superstar, thereby significantly contributing to the huge success of the album.

The producer has also worked with names like Sunny Neji, Ruggedman, Durella, Skales, D’Prince (Mo’ Hits), Simisola, J Bryte, Emmsong, O’cube, Jahdiel, Vector, Mudina.

Some of his hits include Enemies by Durella, Noni by Wizkid, Kilode by Vector, Jonzing World by D’Prince among others.

Shizzi

Shizzi achieved recognition for his work on Davido’s 2011 single “Dami Duro”, and produced six songs on the singer’s 2012 debut album Omo Baba Olowo.

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Prior to that, the producer had worked with Wizkid, producing “Love My Baby” off his 2011 album, Superstar.

He also produced more hits such as “Skelewu” and “Gobe” and has worked with the likes of Sasha, Harrysong, OD Woods, Naeto C, Sauce Kid, Wande Coal, Wizkid, D’Prince, May D, Danagog, Emmy Gee, Shank, and Skuki, among others.

Pheelz

Pheelz burst onto the scene in 2012 as the main producer in Olamide’s Baddest Guy Ever Liveth album which contained hit singles such as “Durosoke” “First of All” and “Fucking With The Devil” to mention a few.

He further established himself as a top producer in the country with more collaborations with Olamide in several acclaimed albums like Street OT, Eyan Mayweather, 2 Kings among others.

Pheelz went on to produce and be credited in popular songs and albums including The Chairman by M.I, Ghetto University by Runtown, and Seyi or Shay by Seyi Shay.

 MasterKraft

Masterkraft is regarded as one of the most versatile music producers in Nigeria especially because of his ability to play multiple instruments.

He began his professional music career with Kennis Music and has worked with artists such as Flavour, Bracket, Banky W., Sound Sultan, Timaya, Lynxxx, M.I, and J. Martins, among others.

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Top 10 songs from Nigeria X Ghana collaboration

Nigerians and South Africans have a long history of collaborating. Although the music from both these countries has different sounds and compositions, the artists have always found a way to make it work.

This list, which cuts across genres – house, hip-hop, R&B, kwaito – and movements is an attempt at representing the beautiful collaborative energy between music practitioners from South Africa and Nigeria.

Even with the history of xenophobia that has led to fragile relations between both countries, the collaborations often made helps repair and remind us while Music is a therapeutic tool.

Here are Top 10 classic Nigerian X South African Collaboration;

Davido ft Uhuru and DJ Buckz – The Sound

“The Sound” is a hit track from Davido second studio album “The Baddest” featuring South African artists, Uhuru and DJ Buckz. It Was Released in 2015.

The single was Co-produced by Uhuru & Shizzi.

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Mafikizolo ft May D- Happiness

South African veterans and Kwaito “Khona” crooners, Mafikizolo features Nigerian SInger, May D titled “Happiness”. The tune is their signature Kwaito tune laced with pop. The song was released in 2013.

Emtee ft Wizkid ft AKA – Roll Up (Re-up)

“Roll Up” is a single off South African rapper, Emtee’s debut studio album, Avery. On November 28, 2015, a remix for “Roll Up” titled “Roll Up (Re-Up)” was released. It featured vocal appearances from Nigerian pop star,  Wizkid, and South African rapper, AKA.

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Davido ft Nasty C – Coolest Kid in Africa

Davido linked up with flourishing South African rapper Nasty C on “Coolest Kid In Africa,” a trap-inflected track which was part of his “Son Of Mercy” EP. The song was released in 2016.

Davido ft Mafikizolo- Tchelete

Produced by Shizzi and Oskido, Tchelete is a collaboration by Davido and South African music duo, Mafikizolo.

The production, delivered by the trio of Maphorisa, Oskido, and Shizzi, provide the perfect sonic world for the melodic variation of the artistes, as the song quickly becomes an anthem – surely, it is delivered in the languages of Yoruba, English, Nigerian Pidgin, Isizulu, and isixhosa.

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Runtown X Nasty C- Said

Nigerian and South African Superstars, Runtown and Nasty C collaborate to deliver a banger called “Said”. The inspiring song was made for the very first Coke Studio Africa sessions in 2017.

Produced by Shadow Chris from Ivory Coast, “Said” is a fusion of Afro, dance, and island tunes. The song speaks about their journey from grass to grace in the music industry. They speak about their struggles, successes, and lowest moments before getting it to the top.

DJ Buckz x Wizkid x DJ Maphorisa- Soweto Baby

“Soweto Baby” is the handiwork of producers DJ Maphorisa and DJ Buckz whose use of twinkling electric guitar is as seductive in a house beat, as it is in highlife.

When added to the song making genius of Wizkid, the result is an absolute delight. Maphorisa does a decent job of retracing Wizkid’s melodies and cadence while Buckz brings a fine melodic form of his own.

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Uhuru x Runtown- Banger

Runtown and Maphorisa partner on the song “Banger”. Clashing cymbals bring a repeated reprieve from a throbbing percussion over which Runtown and Maphorisa interlock a pair of counter melodies to fine results.

Banger was released in 2015.

“Rands & Nairas” – Emmy Gee x Ice Prince x Phyno x AB Crazy x Anatii x Cassper Nyovest x DJ Dimplez

A bar fest like any other, “Rands and Nairas” is also representational of the best of Nigerian and South African rapping talents buoyed by a near-perfect hook by AB Crazy.

“Rands and Nairas (Remix)” is a song by Nigerian recording artist Emmy Gee, featuring Ice Prince, Phyno, AB Crazy, Anatii, Cassper Nyovest, and DJ Dimplez. It is a follow-up to his first single “Rands and Nairas”.

The song was produced by Christian “Vybe Beatz” Arceo with co-production from Shizzi. It was released in 2014.

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M.I Abaga x Cassper Nyovest- Soup

“Soup” features two of Africa’s foremost MCs in M.I Abaga and Nyovest who have structured roundly impressive verses—the first half of each in English and the second in Hausa (M.I) and Xhosa (Nyovest), reflecting their combined heritages in near-equal measure.

The song was released in 2018.

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Following the successful audio release, ace disc jockey DJ Kaywise wastes no time in dishing out the official music video to his latest feel good number – “Normal Level”. The smooth track was co-produced by Mr Kamera and Don.  It features Hip-Hop acts – Ice Prince, Kly and Emmy Gee

The official music video was shot on location in Johannesburg, South Africa and it was directed by the renowned cinematographer – Sos.

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Dj kaywise – Normal Level Ft. Ice Prince, Emmy Gee & KLY, Based On Codeine Diet, Super Star DJ, DJ Kaywise bangs heavily on new chune titled “Normal Level” the track features replay singer Ice Prince, Emmy Gee & South African / Ambitiouz Ents Rapper KLY.

Normal Level By DJ Kaywise featuring Ice Prince, Emmy Gee and KLY was released after the massive success “Informate” had which Features Mavin Queen Tiwa Savage.

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“Champagne Shower” is my best record from Emmy Gee so far , the beat was murdered and the hook keeps igniting a replay .

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The long anticipated remix to the international smash hit single “Rands and Nairas” is out.

The #TeamTalkLess multi-talented rapper/singer has just released his much anticipated remix of his club banger ‘Rands and Nairas’ that featured AB Crazy and Dj Dimplez. The remix has industry Hip-Hop heavyweights such as Casper Nyovest, Phyno, Ice Prince, Anathii, AB Crazy and Dj Dimplez.

Rands and Nairas remix was produced by Christian Arceo and Co-produced by Shizzi.

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