5 Nigerian music producers who sing

Artists are known to play roles in more than one aspect of entertainment. Some Nigerian music producers are known to double as singers or dancers. Weekend Magazine gives you a list.

Cobhams Asuquo

Cobhams Asuquo is a Nigerian producer, songwriter and singer who also owns a record label. He has released several hit singles over the years. ‘Original People’ was his first official track and it was released in January 2014. He has since gone on to release songs such as ‘Star of Wonder’, ‘Stronger than Before’, and ‘Boosit’. His recent song, called ‘One hit’, was released in January, 2018.

Don Jazzy

Also known as Michael Collins Ajereh, Don Jazzy is a star producer and a record label owner. He has featured in several songs with a vast number of Nigerian artistes, including those not signed to his record label. There are songs like ‘Igwe’, ‘Endowed’, ‘Surulere’, ‘Been Long You Saw Me’ and ‘Pere’ to mention a few.

Tekno Miles
This singer whose real name is Augustine Miles Kelechi is a remarkable producer who has produced hit songs. He too has other talents. He is a performer, dancer and singer. He has released an impressive number of songs that would make one easily forget he is a music producer. His hit songs include ‘Holiday’, ‘Duro’, ‘Where’, ‘Anything’, ‘Wash’, ‘Pana’ and ‘Women’ to mention a few.

Maleek Berry
Maleek Shoyebi started out as a producer. He was nominated for the ‘Music Producer of the Year’ category at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Award. He has songs such as ‘Kontrol’, ‘Bend it’, ‘Pon My Mind’, ‘4 Me’ and ‘Sisi Maria’ to his credit.

Sarz
This artist’s real name is Osabuohien Osaretin. He is also not only a music producer but a singer fondly called Sarz on the beat. He has worked with several Nigerian artistes and is considered one of Nigeria’s most talented producers. He has released hit singles such as ‘Legwork Riddim’, ‘Good Morning Riddim’, ‘Inbox Riddim’, ‘Spiritual Riddim’ and ‘Celetronic Riddim’.