Top 10 Richest Music Producers In Nigeria

The focus on the Nigerian Music Industry is so huge that we actually forget the people that are making it happen, the music producer. These people are one of the best in the world and are even barely known despite their consistent work in the industry.  It is also imperative to note that despite the anonymity of these individuals, they have made and are making a ton of fortune from talents and contributions to the music industry. Here are the top 10 richest music producers in Nigeria.

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1. Don Jazzy

Founder and CEO of Mavin Records, Michael Collins Ajereh popularly known as  Don Jazzy, is the richest music producer in Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of  $20 Million. He is one of the most influential musicians in Nigeria and is responsible for the commercial success of Nigerian Superstars like D’Banj, Wande Coal, Korede Bello, Ayra Starr, and many more.  Under his production discography is “The Entertainer” by D’Banj and Wande Coal’s Mushin 2 MoHits.  He was employed by Kanye West as a producer at Very Good Beatz. Don Jazzy also worked with Jay-Z and Kanye West on the production of Lift Off, featuring Beyoncé on the album Watch The Throne.

2. JJC Skillz

Abdulrasheed popularly known as  JJC Skillz, with an estimated net worth of $10 Million, takes second place among the richest music producers in Nigeria. He was one of the pioneers of Hip-Pop music in Nigeria, serving as a producer for the British hip-hop record company and musical group Big Brovaz. JJC Skillz earned recognition in Nigeria after the release of his single We Are Africans. In 2004, he released Atide, his debut album with 419 squads. His producing credits include Weird MC’s Ijoya, Pu Yanga by Tillaman, and Morile by Buoqui.

3. Tekno

Tekno is more popular as a Nigerian singer and songwriter, but is one of the richest producers in the country, with an estimated net worth of $6 Million. He is responsible for producing some of the biggest hits in Nigerian music history such as Davido’s “IF”. Other artists in his production discography are  Victoria Kimani, Ice Prince, and Flavour. In 2018, American singer Ciara has teamed up with Tekno, for a collaboration titled “Freak Me.” He was announced as one of the producers of ‘Won’t Be Late’ by Swae Lee featuring Drake.

4. Masterkraft

Legendary music producer, Sunday Ginikachukwu Nweke, popularly known as Masterkraft, with an estimated net worth of $5 Million, takes fourth place among the richest music producers in Nigeria. He started his professional music career with Kennis Music and has worked with artists such as Flavour N’abania, Bracket, Banky W., Sound Sultan, Timaya, Lynxxx, M.I, and J. Martins, among others. He is considered by many one of the greatest music producers to come out of the country, with a few to his name.

5. Sarz

Osabuohien Osaretin popularly known as  Sarz, with an estimated net worth of $5 Million, joins the list of the richest music producers in Nigeria. The National treasure is responsible for producing some of the biggest hit songs that came out of the continent, such as Wizkid’s Come Closer featuring Drake and Energy by Wizkid and Skepta. He was the executive producer for the official Hennessy Artistry 2014 theme song “Dance Go (Eau de Vie)” which featured Wizkid and 2Face Idibia.

6. P2J

Grammy Winning Producer, Richard Olowaranti Mbu Isong professionally known as P2J,  is one of the richest music producers in Nigeria. The continental superstar, with an estimated net worth of $5 Million, is prominent for working with international singers such as likes of Beyoncé, Wizkid, Stormzy, FKA Twigs, Burna Boy, Tems, Doja Cat & many more. In 2019 He produced 6 tracks off Beyoncé’s soundtrack album The Lion King: The Gift, earning him a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album. In 2020, he won his first Grammy award for Best Global Music Album, on Burna Boy’s album Twice as Tall. P2J was the primary producer of Wizkid’s album Made in Lagos, which was also nominated for a Grammy.

7. Shizzi

With an estimated net worth of $5 Million, Legendary Nigerian Music Producer, Oluwaseyi Akerele, popularly known as Shizzi, joins the list of the richest music producers in Nigeria. He achieved recognition for his work on Davido’s 2011 single “Dami Duro”, and produced six songs on the singer’s debut album Omo Baba Olowo (2012). He produced Wizkid’s “Love My Baby”, a song from the artist’s debut studio album Superstar (2011). Shizzi has been credited for producing “Skelewu” and “Gobe”. He has worked with numerous singers across the continent include, including Fireboy DM, Davido, and many others.

8. Pheelz

Sensational Nigeria producer, Phillip Kayode Moses, better known as Pheelz joins the list of the richest producers in Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of $1.5 Million.  He has worked with several artists and musicians, such as Olamide and Tiwa. He produced all but one song on Olamide’s Baddest Guy Ever Liveth album, One of the greatest albums in the Nigerian music industry. Pheelz is a recipient of the “Producer of the Year” at the 2020 Headies Award. Other projects in his production discography include The Chairman by M.I, Ghetto University by Runtown, and Seyi or Shay by Seyi Shay. In 2020, he released a global hit song “Finesse”, with Bnxn formerly known as Buju.

9. KDDO

Multi-platinum, award-winning Afrobeats Record producer, KDDO, take the ninth place among the richest producers in Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of $1 Million. He is the first Afrobeats producer in history to be certified by the recording industry association of America (RIAA) after Davido’s “Fall” became a certified gold record in the US. KDDO’s work spans across the globe as he has worked with artists such as Wizkid, Davido, Chris Brown, Summer Walker, Shenseea, Becky G, Ari Lennox, Popcaan, Bas, Cardi B, and many others.

10. Spellz

Concluding the list of the richest music producers in Nigeria is the Iconic Spellz, with an estimated net worth of $1 Million. , Nigerian Entertainment Today ranked among the greatest Music producer in Nigeria. He has produced for artists including Chuddy K, 9ice, Banky W., D’Prince, Davido, Tiwa, and Dammy Krane. His production hits include “My Dear” by Dammy Krane, “Check and Balance” by Burna Boy, “Mummy Mi” by Wizkid, and “How Long” by Davido.

Summary

Here is a summary of the top 10 richest music producers in Nigeria.

1. Don Jazzy – $20 Million
2. JJC Skillz – $10 Million
3. Tekno – $6 Million
4. Masterkraft – $5 Million
5. Sarz – $5 Million
6. P2J – $5 Million
7. Shizzi – $4 Million
8. Pheelz – $1.5 Million
9. KDDO – $1 Million
10. Spellz – $1 Million