We already unveiled our Ultimate Afrobeats Men and Women XI and now it's the turn of the actual geniuses behind those melodious bangers that powerfully connect with our hormones, so strong that you can't fail to catch a vibe,
Many might not know this but music producers are the soul of these songs that blow our minds away.
These individuals spend hours, doubling up on weeks or months even, obsessed with perfection.
They do not have quite the same hearing as mere humans do, If our hearing was 20/20, theirs is...... 21/20.
These are the people behind most of the biggest hits in this generation of Afrobeats and even before, timeless in their existence and pace setting for the next generation of Afrobeats producers, we unveil our Ultimate Afrobeats Producers XI.....It was a really tough call but it all came down to this:
GK - Don Jazzy
Inevitably, Michael Collins Ajere popularly known as Don Jazzy is one of the prominent pioneers of Afrobeats generally and not just the production.
The music mogul and social media influencer is the biggest producer in Nigeria and perhaps Africa, remaining at the top over the last decade, recording multiple hits as well as grooming the biggest stars of this generation and the next as well.
Don Jazzy would definitely Captain this team as well as obviously start in goal as the Oldest guard of this team.
There's actually no team without this genius. You can be rest assured Afrobeats would hardly concede even on penalties with this genius' wealth of experience and safeguarding tactics.
Don Jazzy is sure to automatically guarantee Legacy Goalkeeping at it's highest level.
LB - Rexxie
Since 2018, Rexxie has unarguably been headlining hits across the Afro Space and is currently one of the biggest producers of his generation as well as crossing the International divide.
He tends to be quiet sometimes but anytime, he unleashes, it's a full blown hit even before it circulates.
Rexxie is a master of street jams, he understands it, breathes it and tweak it to ultimate perfection as he deems fit.
He's also shown his versatility switching genres as well. A necessary skill, the Grammy Award winning producer possesses for a Left back.
He's no doubt a valuable asset to this team.
CB - MasterKraft
Widely regarded as the greatest African producer of his generation, the enigma known as MasterKraft is the definition of timeless and prolific,
Masta is also one of the very few versatile producers in Nigeria with his ability to cross breed vast genres effortlessly.
You can't assemble an Ultimate production team in Africa without the mention of his name because he pretty much does..... everything!
It still remains to be seen if he actually sings, then it will surely confirm his 'ancestor status' in production increases to 'god status' in music generally.
MasterKraft's versatility and experience is the absolute reason he should lead the defense line.
He boasts of steel and possesses knowledge of African genres outside Afrobeats just enough to absorb and easily deal with pressure from any attack the team might face as well as directing the talents at the back on the right positioning.
He's pretty much the Sergio Ramos of this team and will be sure to do everything to ensure the team is solid at the back, hence is the undisputed leader at the heart of defense.
CB - Legendury Beatz
Legendury beatz echo everything their name is typically.
They are actually a 'cheat code' for this team especially being that they are two in one, so technically, that's like having three center backs in a four man defense.
Mut4y and Uzezi are no doubts legends of the production game in their own right.
These individuals ooze a touch of class each time they work on a song and it's pertinent to note they are largely behind one of the Afrobeats biggest song of all time- Wizkid's Essence ft Tems.
Need I say more? ....It's a testament to how amazing they are spanning hits upon hits throughout their illustrious career - Intensity like this will be very valuable for this team
They also have experience criss-crossing international divides and working with the biggest of superstars globally.
Slotting in alongside MasterKraft in defense is a necessary cheat-code. There's no chance any attack the team faces will survive with a center back partnership extremely physical with as much steel like this.
RB - Kel P
Ever since Burna Boy dropped his Grammy award nominated African Giant, Kel P has established himself as one of the very best of the best, producing majority of the hits off that album.
The Aristokrat records signee has since gone on to make hits upon hits for the biggest superstars in the Afro Space.
Kel P is as versatile as he comes and even though he's not as famous as he should be, he is a certified hitmaker - one of the very best amongst his peers and shouldn't ever be underestimated because sincerely, majority of his records are timeless.
He rounds up the defense pick slotting in at right back, constantly supporting the the wingers by throwing in hits on hits on the attack just as Manchester City's full back Joao Cancelo plays.
MID - Shizzi
Shizzi is a name that has pioneered the evolution of music production in Nigeria and even Africa.
For more than a decade, he's managed to cement his legacy as one of the greatest producers of all time in the Nigerian music industry.
He reeks of versatility, experience, intellect, skill and outrageous flair. Shizzi makes it to the midfield pick because he more than deserves it after scoring multiple hits on continental and global scale.
No doubt, with his knowledge of the foreign divide and his experience in the craft, he would most likely be able to understand any opposition and dictate the tempo of the game. The core of this team's midfield similar to the good old days of the classic Xavi of Barcelona.
MID - Sarz
Sarz is not just a producer but an artist. He's a master and determinant of his own jams and not really the market.
It's audacious how many hits this genius here has to his name over the last decade. In fact, Sarz is not anybody's mate.
The unique thing about his production is that he literally has something for every mood, he's versatile and experienced as well. No genre is too difficult, too hard or new to Sarz, he will nail it - hence, his multiple awards to that effect.
If Shizzi is Xavi, Sarz is Iniesta- a player who is fondly called 'elastic' because of his insane body feints and deft movement with the ball.
Sarz is also a pioneer of the Afrobeats evolution and has groomed even the biggest of producers in the Afro Space. This team can't be short of creating spaces from the back to creating chances up front with this guy.
MID - Kiddominant
Behold is the man behind the Afrobeats longest charting billboard single of all time, 'Fall' by Multi-award winning afrobeats superstar, Davido.
Kiddo as he is fondly called is a master of hits. Over the last decade, Kiddominant established himself as one of the best of the best and although he's not been an active as he was in his peak years, he's by no means a rookie.
His ability to produce international hits is staggering and hence a necessary gem for this team.
Kiddo boasts a vast knowledge of foreign genres and could fuse effortlessly, making it an incredible mix of experience and versatility.
Such quality cannot be left on the bench, some might see it as a gamble but he's unpredictability even makes it much sweeter.
MID - Pheelz
Among every genius on this list, it's hard to pinpoint anyone who has recorded as many hits as this guy in the last decade.
Even though I'll be happy to wait for your reply....a debate on his inclusion isn't even worth it. Pheelz has more than earned his stripes and it would be very careless to disrespect him on any grounds, any level, any agenda.
Pheelz is another timeless hit making machine and has never stopped making hits all his entire life. He's often times regarded as maybe even the greatest Nigerian producer of all time because his hits are just so much, one can't possibly remember all.
'Prolific' is an understatement for this man, and his immense quality already makes him 'world class' comfortably.
He completes the midfield pick for this team being that he is a utility player able to play in almost any position in the midfield similar to Bayern Munich's maestro - Joshua Kimmich.
ST - Niphkeys
Niphkeys is one of the leading geniuses in the next generation of Afrobeats producers.
His potentials are massively encouraging and even though few might like to think of this guy as limited with his sound, he is a true master of his trade.
Niphkeys has completely mastered the Amapiano sound so much so, he is arguably perhaps the best in that genre in Nigeria.
Every single track he's worked on has turned out to be massive hits making waves on the music charts. He's definitely one for the future if he keeps this up and is a real weapon in attack due to his directness in his hits. It doesn't take time before the audience absorb it and relate, it's always so instant.
He's also one of the leading guys to take over production of the biggest street jams in the future alongside his partner in attack.
ST - P priime
At just 18 years of age, P Priime is currently the hottest producer in Nigeria.
The prodigy is by no means here to play or fizzle around temporarily because in less than one year he's now a household name.
P Priime is responsible for about 50% of the biggest hits in the country at the moment and there is no slowing down this talent.
His potentials are staggering, ridiculous, amazing, incredible for his age. P Priime is already the face of the next generation of future Afrobeats hitmakers.
He has grown with his craft and has become so so versatile, he can just about make magic happen with any superstar he works with. P Priime is at the moment if not the Kylian Mbappe of music producers in Nigeria or even Africa, then he just has to be the Erling Haaland.
There's not a slight chance, this team looses with he and Niphkeys partnering up in attack.