In an industry often driven by visibility and velocity, few creators have shaped contemporary Nigerian music as extensively and as discreetly, as The Kazez.
The Lagos-born twin duo, Taiwo and Kehinde Kassim, have spent over a decade embedding themselves into the fabric of Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, and pop, crafting records that span generations, emotions, and movements.
While renewed attention has followed their contribution to Adekunle Gold’s “Many People” from the FUJI album, the record represents only a single chapter in a catalogue that quietly maps the evolution of modern Nigerian sound. For The Kazez, moments are never endpoints,they are markers along a longer, more intentional journey.
From Adekunle Gold, Rema, Tiwa Savage, Oxlade, Mayorkun, Bella Shmurda, L.A.X, Dremo, Laycon, Teni, Simi, Minz, to a growing list of new voices, The Kazez’s writing and production credits stretch across more than 40 released records, many of which have become pivotal moments in the careers of the artists they support.
At the heart of their work is philosophy. The twins describe their approach as Refined Street Culture, a balance of Lagos grit, emotional intelligence, and restraint. It is music shaped by discipline rather than urgency, and by meaning rather than spectacle.
“We’ve always believed that music should outlive the moment it’s released,” says Taiwo Kassim. “Our focus has never been on noise or speed, but on building a body of work that reflects where we’re from, how we think, and what we stand for. Every record is part of a larger story we’re intentionally telling.”
That mindset has guided The Kazez since their beginnings in 2011, through their selection for Mr Eazi’s emPawa 100 in 2018, and into their current position as trusted creative partners across the industry. Their work moves fluidly across pop, street, soul, and introspective songwriting, without compromising identity or clarity.
Records such as “10%” (Tiwa Savage), “DND” (Rema), “INT0XYCATED” (Oxlade & Dave), “Lockdown” (L.A.X), “Alarm” (Mayorkun), “Ajoke” (Ejoya), “Teleport,” “Jericho,” “Go Harder,” “Coming Home,” “Rihanna,” and “Won Wa Mi” highlight a rare versatility rooted in consistency rather than reinvention.
Despite operating largely behind the scenes, The Kazez’s influence is widely recognized. Their work has earned coverage from
TurnTable Charts, Culture Custodian, NotJustOk, TXT Magazine, Val9ja, Dop Exclusive, Hyperexclusive, and other respected platforms—attention driven by substance rather than hype.
As they look toward the year ahead, the twins are focused on stepping further into authorship, not just of records, but of narrative, culture, and long-term impact.
The next phase is about ownership of our sound, our message, and the direction we’re contributing to,” adds Kehinde Kassim.
We want to create work that guides younger artists, shifts conversations, and proves that calm, intentional creativity can still lead culture. That’s the standard we’re building toward.”
In a global Afro-fusion landscape that continues to expand at speed, The Kazez remains anchored in purpose. Their catalogue tells a quiet but undeniable story: of two brothers from
Lagos, who have helped shape the sound of a generation, while preparing to define the next one on their own terms.
