A self-taught Nigerian record producer and musician, Sarz (real name Osaretin Osabuohien) is renowned for pioneering “Sarz Academy,” a music school and creative hub located in Lagos. Born on March 17, 1989, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, the young Sarz discovered his passion for music at an early age. He began composing music using the FL Studio digital audio workstation software at the age of 11.
Early Life and Education
Sarz was raised in a music-loving family, with his father being a local church keyboardist. In his early years, he honed his music production skills by learning how to play the keyboard, drums, and bass to complement his passion for music production. Sarz attended high school in Lagos and later enrolled in the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Lagos, to study Multimedia Journalism.
Career Beginnings
Sarz started his professional music career in 2011 when he produced “Gobe” for Nigerian artist, Wizkid. The song became an instant hit and marked the beginning of a long and fruitful career for the young producer. He went on to produce hits for several other Nigerian musicians, including Niniola, Dagrin, Skales, and Reminisce.
Discography
| Year | Album | Artists |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sarz Is Not Your Mate | Wizkid, Skepta, Ceeza Milli, Dr Alban, Dapo Tuburna, Zlatan, and others. |
| 2019 | IMADE | Sarz and WurlD |
| 2020 | Made In Lagos | Wizkid |
Aside from producing hit music, Sarz has collaborated with international acts such as Drake and Beyoncé.
Personal Life
Not much is known about Sarz’s personal life, but he is known to keep a low profile and avoid media scrutiny. He is not married and has not been publicly linked to any romantic partner.
Net Worth
Sarz is, without doubt, one of the wealthiest Nigerian producers with an estimated net worth of $4 million. In Nigerian naira, Sarz’s net worth is around ₦1.54 billion, in Canadian dollars, his net worth is about CAD 5.06 million. Sarz’s net worth in Ghanaian cedi is about GHS 23.34 million, KES 431.88 million in Kenyan shillings, ZAR 61.43 million in South African rand, UGX18.43 billion in Uganda shillings and INR 292.12 crores $40 million Indian rupees.
Sarz is known for his lavish lifestyle, owning multiple properties and cars. In 2020, he purchased a multi-million Naira mansion, located in Lagos, while his car collection includes a Mercedes Benz GLE and a Range Rover Sport.
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Disclaimer: The above figures are estimates and not a reflection of Sarz’s exact net worth. It should be noted that net worth figures are often subject to fluctuations, depending on the market trends and other factors.