emPawa Africa Music Publishing
We are proud to showcase the diverse talent of our current songwriting roster — writer/producers and artist songwriters from across the African continent and beyond.
Blanche Bailly is a Cameroonian singer, songwriter, and actress. She first gained attention with her debut single "Killa," and rose to prominence with the hit "Kam We Stay." Her follow-up single "Mimbayeur," featuring Minks, amassed over 5 million views on YouTube. In 2023, she released her debut album "Authentik," followed in 2025 by the singles "Leve Toi," "Charge," and her current release, "Mon Homme." Her rising profile earned her nominations at AFRIMA (Best Female Central African Artist) and Canal d'Or (Best Urban and Revelation of the Year), and she won Revelation of the Year at the Balafon Music Awards in 2016. In addition to her music career, Bailly made her acting debut in the 2023 feature film The Kujus Again.
Jesutofunmi Olafimihan, aka Boydelian, is an emerging Nigerian artist and songwriter, with over 450,000 streams across all credits, driven by organic discovery, and a steadily growing listener base. Boydelian has collaborated with rising artists including Oshamo, Shorae Moore, Loti, and Dumochi, and worked alongside respected producers such as Ekelly, Killertunes, Kdream, BeatsbyKO, Beatsbytimmy, Ogbeni SB, Omar, and Ay Zed. His work stands out for its focus on meaning over noise and long‑term artistry over fleeting trends.
Dennis Johnson, aka D Jay, is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter known for his fresh fusion of Afrobeats, trap, and pop. His 2022 global hit "Balance It" earned New Artist and Best Afrobeats Artist nominations at the 2023 VGMAs. The remix featured Mr Eazi, increasing D Jay's international reach. Other notable releases include Morning Stress, Amina, and his 2023 Starman EP, which generated millions of user-generated videos across multiple platforms. D Jay has also featured on releases by Mr Eazi and Mugeez, solidifying his position as one of the leading voices shaping the next generation of Afrobeats.
Dumochiii is an emerging songwriter and artist carving out a unique space in Afrohouse and Afrobeats. Known for his melodic instincts and distinct creative direction, he brings a fresh, global sound to every record. Focused on building timeless music, Dumochi is quickly becoming a sought-after collaborator for artists looking for both vibe and substance.
Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, record executive, and entrepreneur. He is the pioneer of Banku music — a fusion of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressions. Mr Eazi released his debut mixtape About to Blow in 2013 and gained an international audience following the release of "Skin Tight." Subsequent releases include Life Is Eazi Vol. 1 – Accra to Lagos, Leg Over, the Something Else EP, Legalize, Como un Bebe, Bad Vibes, Dance for Me, Open & Close (feat. Diplo), Lento (feat. J Balvin), and his debut studio LP The Evil Genius in 2023. In August 2019, Mr Eazi launched emPawa Africa, a talent incubation initiative designed to nurture and support up-and-coming African artists, also encompassing emPawa Records and Music Publishing.
Eli De Great is a Nigerian writer/producer whose fluid blend of Afrobeats, Hip-hop, and R&B has shaped his distinct sound, built on emotion, restraint, and intentionality. His work spans collaborations with artists such as Phyno, Byn, Okay, PsychoYP, Jeriq, Zoro, and D Smoke, while projects like the 1222 EP and Love is a Drug highlight his range. Today, Eli focuses on crafting a more stripped, deliberate sound designed for long-term relevance — letting the work speak for itself.
Frankeyz is a music producer, songwriter and artist from Edo state, Nigeria — grounded in piano, drums and guitar, with melody and soul at the heart of his music. He has worked with Fireboy, Beele, Victony, Tachi, Y.D.A, Ceeza Milli, Jackmillz, Bizzouch, Barryjhay, Laime, Dr Adaku, Azanti, Smada, Zichy, Damilaremusic, Sugarbana, Jay-riz and Danie, among others. Key releases include Tachi – 12, Y.D.A – Tun Tun De, Smada – Like Dat, Posah – Good Loving, Frankeyz – Sinner, Dr Adaku – Can't Touch That, and Danie – Remote Control.
Joshua Nkansah, professionally known as Joshua Moszi, is a Ghanaian guitarist and composer. In 2021, he received a Grammy certificate for his contribution as a composer on Angélique Kidjo's Mother Nature, which won Best Global Music Album at the 64th Grammy Awards. Joshua has collaborated with a wide range of renowned artists, including Patoranking, Camidoh, Bisa Kdei, Mr Eazi, KiDi, and Angélique Kidjo, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and accomplished musician.
Adeboye Adela King-David, professionally known as K Dream, is a Nigerian record producer and songwriter recognized for his impact on the Afrobeats sound. Over the years, he has collaborated with leading artists including Mr Eazi, Tekno, Joeboy, and WurlD, among others, cementing his reputation as a versatile and influential creative in the industry.
Kahren is a Nigerian singer and songwriter known for her unique blend of Afropop, R&B, and soul music. She officially debuted in 2020 with the release of "Remember," followed by fan-favorite single "Peekaboo," and her dynamic, soul-stirring EP I Think I Know Her, featuring Blaqbonez and Victony. Kahren has also collaborated with Limoblaze, Dëra, The Cavemen, and Jinmi Abduls, showcasing her versatility and creative range across different sounds and styles.
Otaniyen-Uwa Daniel, p/k/a Killertunes, is a Nigerian record producer, songwriter, and artist widely recognized for producing chart-topping hits such as "Manya" by Wizkid, "Motigbana" by Olamide, "Baba" by DJ Spinall featuring Kizz Daniel, and "Bobo" by Mayorkun featuring Davido. His awards include the Headies Award for Producer of the Year (2019). He was also nominated for Afro Hip-Hop Producer of the Year at The Beatz Awards (2022) for Ladipoe's "Big Energy," and Producer of the Year at the City People Music Awards and the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Mohammed Usman Adamu, professionally known as Magnito, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He first gained public attention in 2010 with his breakout single "Medicine Girl." In 2016, he made a strong return with the hit "If I Get Money Ehn," which solidified his reputation as one of Nigeria's distinctive rap voices. Over the years, Magnito has released several successful singles and collaborated with numerous renowned artists across the African music scene.
Lawal Idris Oluwadamilare, professionally known as oSHAMO, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter currently based in the United Kingdom. He is recognized for his genre-defying sound, seamlessly blending elements of Fuji, hip-hop, and contemporary Afrobeats. His standout single "Life of the Party" is celebrated for its rich melodic creativity and its ability to inspire choreographic innovation. oShamo recently released his debut album Idris to excellent reviews.
Scarlet Sound is a Nigerian producer and songwriter with a growing catalogue of records across the scene, including credits with Timaya, Ice Prince, Ajebo Hustlers, King Perry (ft. Runtown & Shatta Wale), Magnito, and Naeomi, alongside a co-sign from Wizkid and over 10 million streams across his work. More recently, he co-produced Disco Dance with With U, one of the leading voices in the Afrohouse space, highlighting his range and ability to move across international, genre-crossing records.
Ogulana Oluwabusolami Habibat, aka Solana, is an emerging female Nigerian Afrobeat singer/songwriter and performing artist. Solana is a versatile songwriter working across Afrobeat, Afropop, pop, Hip Hop, Trap, and R&B. She is open to writing with or for other artists as well as for her own releases.
Augustine Miles Kelechukwu, p/k/a Tekno, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer acclaimed for his versatility across Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B. His hit single "Enjoy" was featured as the closing track in an episode of the Emmy Award-winning TV series Ted Lasso, further cementing his global reach. Tekno has collaborated with some of the most influential names in music, including Beyoncé, Mr Eazi, Kizz Daniel, Phyno, CKay, Shallipopi, Swae Lee, and Davido, among others.
Inetimi Alfred Odon, p/k/a Timaya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter celebrated for his dynamic fusion of Nigerian pop, dancehall, hip-hop, soca, and Afro-Caribbean sounds. With a career spanning over a decade, Timaya has remained a prominent voice in African music, known for his infectious rhythms and versatile style. He has collaborated with some of the continent's most influential artists, including Falz, Olamide, Burna Boy, Awilo Longomba, and 2Baba (Tuface).
Tytanium — the Nigerian-born, Germany-based producer behind the iconic "TYTAAAAA!" tag — is rapidly reshaping Afrobeats with his innovative, precise sound. From teaching himself production on YouTube to crafting Trap, Hip-Hop, and Afrobeat-driven fusions, his versatility defines his rise. A major milestone was co-writing and producing Joeboy's standout single "Check My Phone," adding the unforgettable violin intro that set it apart. Since entering the Nigerian music scene in 2019, he's collaborated with stars like Joeboy, Laycon, Bella Shmurda, Terri, and Moelogo.
David Ovhioghena Umaru, professionally known as Xtremetheproducer, is a Nigerian Afrobeats, EDM/House, and Hip-Hop music producer. He is best known for his work on projects such as the album GLADIATOR, Cosmic EP, Flamingo Dreams, and the EP WXYZ Vol. I. Over the years he has collaborated with Timaya, Tiwa Savage, Konshens, Davido, Moelogo, WurlD, BNXN, Minz, SirRaheem, Remy Baggins, YKB, Nikos, XGIRL, and American artist Emerson, showcasing his versatility and international reach.
Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner, professionally known as Zoro, is a Nigerian rapper and singer celebrated for his dynamic use of the Igbo language in his music. Renowned for his versatility across Afrobeats and hip-hop, Zoro has collaborated with prominent artists including Phyno, Flavour, Falz, Chike, and Simi, solidifying his place as a distinctive voice in the Nigerian music scene.
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