Top 10 Best Songwriters In Nigeria 2024

Welcome to Legitexplore, today we bring to you the list of Top 10 best songwriters in Nigeria 2024.

Some talented singers have the extraordinary ability to write their own songs and hardly ever need help composing good music, in contrast to others who concentrate completely on the skill of songwriting.

Songwriting prowess typically gives artists an advantage over those who don’t. They can produce songs with good lyrical content and develop songs from scratch with ease.

The unique wordsmiths are also given the opportunity to work effortlessly with a variety of artists, using their songwriting talents to make an impression and offer subtle suggestions on the structure of a song or project.

Top 10 Songwriters In Nigeria

The top ten Nigerian songwriters that you might be interested in are listed below, there are:

• Adekunle Gold

Over the years, he has demonstrated an exceptional capacity to fascinate listeners, particularly with his love-themed lyrics. With the release of stunning albums like “Gold” and “About 30,” he has established himself as a leading songwriter in the Nigerian music sector. Adekunle Gold has the talent to make listeners visualise lovely landscapes in their minds.

• Burna Boy

Burna Boy exclusively writes his own songs, as many fans are aware. He has a staggering number of writing credits in his own career, which speaks to his incredible talent as a songwriter. 

He stands out from other Afrobeats musicians because of his writing skills, which also helped him win the Grammy for Best Global Album. One of the best songs on the Black Panther Wakanda Forever Album, “Alone,” was written and performed by Burna Boy only a year ago.

• Fireboy DML

The member of YBNL has won over his admirers with his incredible lyrics on “jealous” and “What if I Say.” Indeed, the renowned Nigerian songwriter Fireboy DML.

• Kizz Daniel

Kizz Daniel came out with his chart topping single WOJU even though his prior release, SHOYE didn’t give the push. 

As a result, he produced hit after hit. His album “New Era” demonstrates that his brilliant words are the only thing greater than his melodic voice, making him possibly the most complete musician right now.

• Buju(BNXN)

BNXN published his debut body of work, SORRY I’M LATE, in 2021. Buju has been in a number of tracks, and his music is well-liked by many people.

• Johnny Drille

With his excellent self-produced songs and lyrics, Johnny Drille has maintained his position as the only (correct me if I’m wrong) country music act in Nigeria.

• Omah Lay

Omah Lay’s authorship of the popular song “Soso” off his debut album “Boy Alone” has made him a hot topic of conversation over the last few months. 

It’s quite an accomplishment for someone to have written that many fantastic songs for a first album; let’s hope he keeps making great music in the future.

• Brymo

Brymo, who is well renowned for his songwriting and production abilities, has had a long and fruitful career and has no intention of slowing down. For both himself and others, he has written and produced a tonne of hits. 

One of the best discographies in the Nigerian music scene belongs to him. He debuted as a sound artist in 2023 with Mansa, his eleventh studio album, which he displayed at KAP Hub. He has published three books in addition to music: Oriri’s Plight (2018), Verses (2020), and The Bad Tooth (2022).

• Asa

Asa is a writer with more than 100 published works to her name. Without a doubt, her timeless song “Fire On The Mountain” is among the best to come out of the nation. 

Additionally, in 2022, she published the well-received “V” album, which was her most recent. She has worked in the field for a while and is still at the top of her game when it comes to writing great tunes.

• Tay Iwar

Tay Iwar is a powerful lyricist who started writing songs at the age of 14. His music has an outstanding sound that expertly combines many genres, from Afrobeats to Classic R&B. 

He has also written songs for Wizkid’s “Made in Lagos” and “More Love, Less Ego” albums and has served as a ghostwriter for other well-known Nigerian music icons.