When making music ,writing the song is most time a challenge for most Artist ,sometimes many musician and experts come together to write a song.While some focus mainly on the art of songwriting, some gifted singers have the exceptional ability to write their songs and hardly seek help to compose a nice jam.
Artists who are skilled at songwriting usually have an edge over the ones who aren’t. They can easily write a song without any help and deliver songs with quality lyrical content.
These special wordsmiths also get to collaborate easily with several acts, using their songwriting skills to make an impression as well as give subtle ideas on the form a song or project should take.
The below write up shows top song writers that are fully recognized by Nigeria music industry,they are considered as the best in the industry. They are as follows:
10. COBHAMS ASUQUO
Cobhams Asuquo was born January 6, 1981, he is a Nigerian musician, producer, and songwriter.He is now the Founder/CEO of Vintage Grey Media.
You can’t mention songwriting in the Nigerian music industry without Cobhams Asuquo.
The man has contributed to so many songs as well as writing for several artists. He is also a talented musician and producer.
9. YONDA
Yonda whose real name is Adeniran Adetunji was born june 11 1992,hes among the leading singer and song writer in Nigeria.
Not many people are aware that this young Afropop singer is exceedingly gifted when it comes to songwriting.
Hes blessed with a distinct urban Yoruba sound, he has contributed heavily to many DMW songs and projects.
8. HARRYSONG
Harrison Tare Okiri, better known by his stage name Harrysong, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and instrumentalist.
Harrysong was popularly known as a songwriter before he became a top singer.
The former Five Star signee has written songs for different artists including Kcee. He has established a place for himself in the industry with his unique songwriting ability.
7. DAREY ART ALADE
Darey is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist.
he is one of the best songwriters we have in the Nigerian music industry. He has released four studio albums and several singles with good vocals,hes a song writer in the industry with cool vocal.
Darey has help so many musicians shape their career,He is regarded as a musical genius and is regarded as a respectable act in the music industry.
6. BRYMO
Brymo, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and author.An alternative musician with a sonorous voice and unparalleled songwriting skills. His songs are mostly perfectly crafted with standard lyrics.
So far, Brymo has released nine studio albums, with nearly all the songs written and composed by him. He’s a musical genius and is regarded as a respectable act in the music industry.
And it is important to note that Brymo also writes some of his songs using local the dialect ‘Yoruba’. A very unique artist he must be.
9. PERUZZI
Peruzzi’s most prominent talent is not his amazing vocals. It’s his natural flair for writing and composing. A skill he seems to have honed over time and is serving him well currently.
He is rumoured to be behind most of the amazing lyrics that comes out of the DMW family. That is how good he is as a songwriter.
4. ADEKUNLE GOLD
Adekunle Gold is one of the rare talents in the Nigerian music industry. The singer earned his place when he dropped a cover (“Sade”) to One Direction’s “Story of My Life.”
Simi’s husband has top-notch songwriting skills and this has made itself evident in his songs and albums.
3. TENI
Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, is a Nigerian musician, entertainer and a songwriter.
One special quality of Teni is her unequaled ability to write and compose songs within a short period. With her constant freestyle, she has learned to become an expert at songwriting.
The Next Rated award winner was responsible for co-writing Davido’s “Like Dat” as well as all her songs.
2. TIWA SAVAGE
Tiwa Savage namely Tiwatope Savage was born 5 February 1980,she is a British-Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress
Before Tiwa Savage decided to become a superstar singer, she had gained a reputation in the international market as a reliable songwriter. The Afrobeats Queen has written songs for Artist and promoters such as Babyface, Kat Deluna, Fantasia Barrino, and many more.
Tiwa’s songs have received critical acclaim, especially on the part of songwriting. She signed a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2009.Tiwa savage popularly known as Queen of Afrobeat has won so many award in the Industry.
1. SIMI
Simi’s interest in music started when she joined the choir as a kid. She later pursued a career in gospel music before switching to being a secular artist. Her first hit single, “Tiff” was highly commended for having powerful lyrics.
The endowed singer writes her songs and has churned out extremely hot singles. Both of her albums “Omo Charlie Champagne” and “Simisola” have received high critical acclaim for their lyricism.
Conclusion
Base on our research these are the best song writers in Nigeria music industry,if you have any addition drop it on the comment section.
