Nigeria’s music industry is no doubt one of the biggest in Africa and the world at large.
While it is commonly known for its lively and upbeat sound, the industry is also home to some of the most amazing songwriters in the world.
These songwriters are responsible for penning down the lyrics to many of the hit songs that have become popular in the industry.
In this article, we will be highlighting the Top 10 Best Songwriters in Nigeria in 2023.
Peruzzi
Peruzzi is a talented songwriter who has earned a spot in Davido’s record label, DMW. He has written and composed many hit songs for Davido, including “Fia“, “Assurance“, and “Unavailable“. His natural writing abilities have made him a sought-after songwriter in the industry.
Adekunle Gold
Adekunle Gold is another great songwriter who has switched genres from Alté to Afro-pop and is still able to create good songs. His songs and albums are well-crafted, and there is no laziness in his songwriting abilities.
Omah Lay
Omah Lay is a relatively new artist in the industry but has shown tremendous writing abilities in a short amount of time. His debut album “Boy Alone” is a testament to his writing skills, with many of the songs being hits. He is definitely one to watch out for in the coming years.
Johnny Drille
Johnny Drille is an all-rounder who sings, plays multiple instruments, writes, composes, and produces. He has worked on the collaboration project “Chapter X” for his label, Mavin Records, and has credits for solos and collaborations. He is eating well off royalties.
Fireboy DML
Fireboy DML is one of Nigeria’s most promising lyricists, showing his writing skills since his critically acclaimed debut album “Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps”. He is credited for writing all his songs and has a good command of the English language.
Tay Iwar
Tay Iwar is a lyrical powerhouse who began creating music at the age of 14. His style of music is exceptional, perfectly blending various elements from Classic RnB to Afrobeats. He is also a ghostwriter for many renowned Nigerian music stars and has written songs off Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos” and “More Love, Less Ego” albums.
BNXN (Buju)
BNXN, formerly known as Buju, is known as the mind behind many hit songs in Nigeria. He has a knack for making any song he’s featured in a hit, partly thanks to his songwriting skills. His writing and composing are a part of what has made him so successful in a very short time.
Asa
With over 100 writing credits to her name, Asa is a force to be reckoned with. Her evergreen song “Fire On The Mountain” is undoubtedly one of the most impressive to come out of the country. She also released her latest album ‘V‘ in 2022, which was critically acclaimed. She has spent several years in the industry and is still at the top of her game when it comes to penning down good songs.
Burna Boy
Burna Boy writes almost all of his own music, making him an amazing songwriter with an impressive number of writing credits in his own discography. He won a Grammy award for Best Global Album in 2021 and wrote and performed “Alone“, one of the best songs in the Black Panther Wakanda Forever Album.
Brymo
Brymo is a well-known songwriter and producer who has had a successful career in the Nigerian music industry for several years. He has written and produced numerous hits for himself and other artists, and his discography is one of the finest in the industry.
In 2023, he showcased his eleventh studio album, “Mansa,” and made his debut as a sonic artist at KAP Hub. Besides music, he has also released three books: “Oriri’s Plight” (2018), “Verses” (2020), and “The Bad Tooth” (2022).
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