Producers are the backbone of every musical tradition. Through their composition and curation, they provide a sonic background for the artist to shine — they are as important to music creation as the singers.
In the African music ecosystem, producers have endured a tumultuous journey for recognition. Once considered as background pieces, paid in a one-time fee for their beats, now more producers are aware of their roles as co-creators. In Nigeria, Sarz was influential in raising the bar and consciousness across the board. He also groomed…
