2023 Update: This list of top music producers in Nigeria and their contacts was written a few years ago I’d like to update you guys that a lot of things have happened which of course would have made the prices listed here change.
So expect to pay x5 of the money listed for each producer. Also, Twitter is now known as X
Aside from that, nothing has really changed as these guys are still the biggest music producers we have in Nigeria.
Working with any of these talented music producers in Nigeria can change your life. Every Nigeria’s upcoming artists know this, but the problem is how much these top producers charge to produce a song or video and finally, how to contact them.
Because I want to help you succeed in your music career, that’s why I went the extra mile in my research in other to bring you the list of these top music producers in Nigeria and a medium you can use to nail a deal with any of them.
I don’t need to tell you that: One of the most functional industries in Nigeria, is the music industry. And it has been soaring to greater heights since its inception. With many talented artists out there, the need for great producers to harness such talent is imminent.
Nigeria has a lot of amazing music producers scattered around the country, I’ll be bringing them all together in my list. Also featuring in this post will be their charges for music and videos, and their contact info.
Do sit tight as I unveil to you, the top twelve music producers in Nigeria.
Now let go!
Top 12 Music Producers in Nigeria
1. Killertunes
A well-acclaimed top music producer in Nigeria who has crafted the beats of many hit songs hitting the airwaves. You’d have heard the phrase “Itz Killertunes!”, if you haven’t, when next you hear the line, that’s a song by Killertunes.
Some hits he’s crafted include; BOBO by Mayorkun, MOTIGBANA by Olamide, FAKE LOVE by Duncan Mighty ft. Wizkid, BABA by Kiss Daniel, and many more.
As for Killertunes’ charges for production, it’ll cost you around N1,000,000 for audio production and triple (N3m) for music videos.
Here is how you can contact Killertunes for your music production and any related deals:
- Twitter : @Killertunes_Tii
- Phone: +2347032597974
2. Kel P
Some refer to him as Burna Boy’s official producer, they aren’t entirely wrong seeing that he’s produced many hit tracks for the artist. Aside from Burna Boy, he’s done other beats for top Nigerian music artists like Phyno, etc.
Some hit songs by him include; DANGOTE by Burna Boy, Killin ‘Dem by Burna Boy, On The Low by Burna Boy, and others.
For music production, Kel P charges around N1,000,000 for audio production and around N3m also for video production.
Contact Kel P using:
- Instagram : @Kelp_amba
- Twitter : @kelp_amba
3. MasterKraft
Well, we all know this producer, even if you’re not much of a music person, the name is quite familiar – it’s a household name in the entertainment industry. Sunday Ginikachukwu Nweke, known popularly as MasterKraft is a true crafter of good hits, producing many hit tracks for top artists, the likes of Flavour, Banky W, Timaya, CDQ etcetera.
His reputation speaks volumes, garnering the most followership on social media and among the few producers to be verified as one of the top music producers in Nigeria.
For Masterkraft rates of music production; audio tracks would cost you above a million naira and thrice that value for music videos.
Contact MasterKraft: @masterkraft_ on Twitter
4. Young John (The Wicked Producer)
The phrase ‘Eez Young John D Wicked Producer’ is associated with the popular hit maker – Udomboso John Saviours. Young Jonn is a multi-award winning and among the top producers in Nigeria, he has worked with the best in the music industry, and he’s known for his spectacular jobs for Olamide and YBNL artists.
With more years ahead of him, we expect more superb hits from his table.
Young John’s charges are quite okay, a million upward for audio and videos goes for above 2.5 million.
Contact Young John for music production using:
- Twitter: @YoungJonn
- Phone: +2348168922387
5. Fresh VDM
Known for fresh beats for many top artists in the country, with his tracks making the rounds around the internet. The guy has produced most of Davido‘s hit tracks including FIA, MIND, ADA, and many others from other top artists.
His beautifully crafted tracks have earned him cool rewards but locally and regionally.
Getting a music track with Fresh VDM will cost you around N1,100,000 while videos go around N3,500,000. With such an amount, you’re assured of quality tracks.
Contact Fresh VDM using:
- Twitter: fresh_vdm
6. Spellz
Benjamin Obaze also known as Spellz by many is one of the top producers in Nigeria that you just can’t get enough of, his creativity makes him stand out amongst many top producers.
He has produced lots of hit tracks for top artists and the music scene just can’t get enough of his hits. The likes of Wizkid, M.I. Abaga, 2baba, and many more have used his service.
Although the market for producers is getting saturated, his quality has set him high above the park.
Spellz’s cost for music production cost around half a million for audio tracks and up to N2 million for music videos.
7. SperoacHBeatz
The brains behind ‘Amaka’ 2baba’s hit track featuring Peruzzi, he has cemented his name as one of Nigeria’s top producers. Many upcoming producers look up to him in the ‘hit-making’ business. He has created many top tracks including ‘Amaka’ by 2face ft Peruzzi, ‘Majesty’ by Peruzzi, ‘Assurance’ and ‘Nwa Baby’ by Davido, and the list goes on and on.
Be on the lookout for more hits from this producer.
You can get a good song production from SperoacHBeats for around N1 million and triple the amount for music videos.
Contact SperoacHBeats using:
- Twitter : @SperoacHBeatz
- Email: speroachbeatz@gmail.com
- Phone: +2348099338391
8. Kiddominant
The multi-award-winning producer goes by the name Ayoola Oladapo Agboola but is popularly known as Kiddominant and is the maker of maker hits for top artists including Davido, Mayorkun, and others.
We’ve heard many hit songs from this wonderful producer, one being ‘Che Che’ by Mayorkun (my favorite song from the artist so far), and many other hit tracks have been released from his stable.
If you’d be making music audio from Kiddominant you’d be charged around a million naira and around N2.5 million per music video.
Contact Kiddominant using:
- Twitter: @kiddominant
- Instagram: @kiddominant
- Email: pentlifeinc@gmail.com
9. Sarz
Sarz is Not Your Mate! Yes, you heard right, he’s a top gun in the Nigerian entertainment scene, with many top stars using his service. Aside from production, he has featured in some songs with various artists and he is the most followed producer in Nigeria on social media, he has been verified by Twitter.
He has created many hit jams, like ‘Bana’ by Niniola, and done lots of jamz for Wizkid and other top artists in Nigeria.
His creative acuity is evident in his masterpieces, but it comes at a price.
Sarz charges a million upward for audio and thrice the amount for music videos.
Contact Sarz for music production using the following:
- Twitter: @beatsbysarz
- Email: booksarz@gmail.com
- Instagram: @only1sarz
10. Shizzy
You may have heard the phrase ‘shiizzzy’! Yeah, that’s the sound of the Shizzy song. Davido (like in “Skelewu”) and other top stars you know patronize his expertise in making great music and music videos.
Getting this guy for your music production would be a great choice as his rate is relatively inexpensive when placed side by side with other top music producers in Nigeria
To hire Shizzy, It’ll cost you around a million for songs and twice for videos.
Contact Shizzy using:
- Twitter: @iamshizzy
- Instagram: @iamshizzy
11. Ozedikus
Representing Mavin Records, ‘Ozedikus Nwanne’! His handwork is seen by his works for the Mavin Crew with many hits from top artists including the hit track ‘Dumebi’, yeah that one of his works.
Is there a competition in-house with Don Jazzy? Maybe not, but his quality speaks volumes, and that has earned him the prestigious place in my top producers’ list.
For a producer of Ozedikus caliber, you could get cool hits for around N1,000,000 for songs and around N3,000,000 for videos.
Contact Ozedikus Nwanne using:
- Twitter : Ozedikus
- Instagram : Ozedikus
- Email : bolaji@mavinrecords.com
12. NorthBoi
Last but not the list of the top 12 music producers in Nigeria is NorthBoi. Crafting some of the best hits we all know and love. He had done many hit jams for artists like Wizkid, Mayorkun, Starboy, and others.
Although quite new in the industry, he has proven to be quite reliable in these past few years leading to massive interest from music stars around the country.
To hire NorthBoi for music production, his rate is a little inexpensive but produces quality – it will cost you just a half million to produce a song and around N2 million for music videos.
But to answer the question;
How much does it cost to produce a song in Nigeria?
For quality music production from top music producers in Nigeria and how much they charge, it will cost you roughly One Million Naira (N1,000,000) for audio and roughly Three Million Naira (N3,000,000) for video production.
Wrapping up – Top Music Producers in Nigeria
So these are the top 12 music producers in Nigeria, they’re the brains behind the cool hits we listen to and dance to. There are lots of good producers out there, but these are the best we’ve got.
In case you want a producer to have been listed here or you have any other related questions, kindly let me hear your opinion using the comments box below.
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Why not, they dont pass Dangote?
Cause, within a month, some of them used to produce songs’ more than 20.
I don’t understand the video parts, do they also shoot music videos or what?? Please enlighten me more