Music is one of the best inventions ever produced by man. Many individuals praise and recognize musicians without understanding how or where music is made or where it comes from.
Music producers are the minds behind every musical hit. Individuals in this category devote their careers to the development and growth of musicians. They produce major song beats as well as solid lyrical flows.
The success of African music has long been recognized and we often forget what it takes to get there because, without a good music producer, no music would be produced at all.
The best music producers in Africa are behind the massive success stories of musicians from the continent. Several music producers are native to each African country and are deeply familiar with the entertainment industry. Therefore, they know how to help their clients release hits after hits.
The following are the 11 top Professional Music Producer in Africa in 2023:
1. Master KG (South Africa)
Master KG has frequently topped lists of the best music producers in Africa in 2023, as he is widely regarded as one of Africa's stars who achieved great success in 2020.
Jerusalema by Master KG and Nomcebo took the world by storm, topping Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart. The producer collaborated on two remixes with Burna Boy and Nomcebo, which went viral worldwide.
Before this, Master KG had received an AFRIMA Award for Best Artist/Group in the African Electro category for his debut studio album Skeleton Move (2018). Jerusalema and its remixes gave him numerous awards.
2. Sarz (Nigeria)
Sarz is a Nigerian music producer whose hits have sparked debate across Africa. He collaborates with several artists, including Wizkid and 2Face Idibia. Sarz is referred to at the end of his songs with the tagline "Sarz on the beat."
The producer's 2010 hit song Jor Oh and its remix earned him the Best Street Hop award and a nomination for Best Collaboration at The Headies. In the remix, he included Durella, RuggedMan, Reminisce, Ice Prince, and eLDee. Sarz has received additional nominations.
3. Masterkraft (Nigeria)
Masterkraft has always been on top of his game, both old and new. He participated in Coke Studio 2019 and has collaborated with many top-tier musicians from across the continent. Masterkraft is in his thirties.
He was born on June 28, but the year of his birth is unknown. Several Nigerian media outlets have praised his musical work.
4. Lizer Classic (Tanzania)
Lizer Classic (also known as Magic Fingers) is one of the most sought-after producers by musicians in Swahili-speaking countries in East and Central Africa, but most people who listen to his music are unfamiliar with his face.
The producer is behind the dope beats from Diamond Platnumz's Wasafi Classic Baby label. Lizer Classic will be 34 years old by the end of 2022. In 2018, he celebrated his 30th birthday in Kenya while working on the Coke Studio Africa 2019 season.
Iraju Hamisi produces cool beats for Diamond Platnumz, Rayvanny, Harmonize, and other top Tanzanian artists. The Ayo Lizer drop at the beginning of popular WCB hit tracks refers to him.
5. Magix Enga (Kenya)
Beat King is another name for Magix Enga, who is well-known among Bongo Flava, dancehall, genge, and gengetone fans. The producer dominated the music industry in his home country. Magix Enga has worked on some of Kenya's most popular YouTube videos for artists such as Otile Brown, Khaligraph Jones, Timmy T'dat, Shetta from Tanzania, Prezzo, Naiboi, Arrow Bwoy, King Kaka, and Noti flow, among others.
Nairobi and Fake (by Shappaman), Bus (featuring Redsan), and Hustle are some of the boss's best songs (ft. Fena Gitu). Magix Enga will be 30 years old when 2022 ends. During a January 2022 YouTube interview with Presenter Ali, he claimed to have joined the Illuminati for money when he was 23 or 24 years old and would turn 30 this year.
The producer also stated that he left the group and became a Christian.
6. Nessim Pan Production (Uganda)
Nessim is one of Africa's top music producers, thanks to his outstanding work in the entertainment industry. He has been a nurturer, working with upcoming artists and giving them a platform to become superstars in addition to producing for Uganda's music industry's big pins.
By the end of 2023, Nessim will be 29 years old. He rose to prominence in 2015, at the age of 21, after producing hit songs for A Pass such as Maro, Am Loving, Tulikubigele, and others. Other popular songs by Nessim include Ntunga by Radio & Weasel, Oli Mbuzi by Don MC, and Maze Okwetegeleza by Radio Wease.
7. DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)
South Africa has recently been dubbed the "home of art" due to the caliber of work produced by DJ Maphorisa (also known as Madumane) and other talented Mzansi artists. Maphorisa has produced hits for Kabza De Small, Mafikizolo, Davido, TRESOR, Drake, Wizkid, and other well-known African artists.
Midnight Starring ft. DJ Tira, Moonchild Sanelly, and Busiswa, his 2018 single, earned him nominations for Favourite Song Of The Year and Favourite DJ at the DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards. It also received the most votes during the 2018 Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards.
8. Nahreel (Tanzania)
Tanzania is home to some of East Africa's and Africa's best artists. Since the beginning of the older Bongo hits, the Tanzanian entertainment industry has attracted top East African talents such as Nahreel.
The seasoned artist is responsible for some of the biggest hits by Navy Kenzo, Diamond Platinumz, Patoranking, Vanessa Mdee, Alikiba, and others. Nahreel and his long-term girlfriend Aika formed the Navy Kenzo music group, which had several hit songs.
9. Spellz (Nigeria)
There is no doubt that Nigeria is a pioneer in African filmmaking and music. Nigerian artists have been at the forefront of art and music. The number of music producers has also increased. Spellz is a legendary creator in the industry.
His hit songs include Dammy Krane's My Dear, Chuddy K's Gaga Crazy, and Burna Boy's Check and Balance.
10. DJ Tira (South Africa)
DJ Tira rose to prominence after winning the Smirnoff SA DJ Knockout competition in 2000. The Recording Industry of South African music certified his 2020 album, 21 Years Of DJ Tira, platinum (RISA). It features hit singles by Nguwe and Uyandazi. Rockstar Forever (2021), DJ Tira's fifth studio album, debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes chart.
11. Pheelz
Pheelz, born Phillip Kayode Moses, is a renowned and gifted producer, singer, and songwriter known for his jaw-dropping music production and discography for some of Africa's, Europe's, and America's biggest music heavyweights.
Notably this year, Pheelz displays his musical prowess on his first EP as he prepares to share his work with the world. The extended play album showcases his abilities as a lyricist, singer, composer, and music producer.
Conclusion
Creativity, intelligence, and investment must be put into the entertainment industry in Africa. As more artists come up, so are top music producers in Africa to back up their talent and art.
