| Birth name | Ewomazeeno Foster |
|---|---|
| Birth date | April 8, 1971 (age 55) |
| Origin | Delta State |
| Occupation | Audio engineer · record producer · entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2000-present |
Ewomazeeno Foster (born 8 April 1971), known professionally as Zeeno Foster, is a Nigerian audio engineer and record producer. He is known for mixing and mastering albums for several Nigerian musicians, including P-Square's Game Over (2007), Wizkid's Superstar (2011), Flavour's Thankful (2014), and 2Baba's The Ascension (2014), which debuted at number 12 on the Billboard World Albums chart in 2014.[1][2][3][4][5]
Foster won the Best Mixing and Mastering Engineer award at the inaugural Beatz Awards in 2015,[6] and was nominated again in 2016 for Kizz Daniel's album New Era.[7]
Early life and education
Ewomazeeno Foster was born on 8 April 1971 in Lagos State, Nigeria. He attended Igbobie Primary School and Boys Model Grammar School (formerly Oproza Grammar School) in Delta State. He later studied computer technology at the Anajat International Computer Institute in Apapa, Lagos, while working as a recording studio apprentice.[8][9]
Career
Foster began working as a lead audio engineer in 2000, mixing and mastering the Plantashun Boiz's debut album, Body and Soul. In 2007, he engineered and co-produced P-Square's third studio album, Game Over. He received a Headies nomination in 2009 for his work on Black Solo's album My Shine.[10] The following year, he co-produced T.W.O Legit by Tunde and Wunmi Obe.
During the 2011–2015 Afrobeats boom, Foster mixed and mastered several major releases. He engineered Wizkid's debut album Superstar (2011), his single "Jaiye Jaiye" (2013), and the track "Expensive Shit" (2015).[11] He also worked on 2Baba's solo albums Away & Beyond (2012) and The Ascension (2014), Bracket's Cupid Stories (2011), and Flavour's Thankful (2014).
His later engineering credits include Harrysong's 2015 single "Reggae Blues",[12] Young John and Lil Kesh's "Bend Down Select" (2016),[13] Kizz Daniel's No Bad Songz (2018), and Mr. P's The Prodigal (2021).[14]
Alongside his studio work, Foster has conducted audio engineering training workshops, including programs in collaboration with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).[14]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Headies | Best Reggae/Dancehall Album (for My Shine by Black Solo) | |
| 2015 | Beatz Awards | Best Mixing and Mastering Engineer[6] | |
| 2016 | Beatz Awards | Best Mixing and Mastering Engineer (for New Era by Kizz Daniel)[7] |
Production and mastering discography
| Artist | Album/EP | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Plantashun Boiz | Body and Soul | 2000 |
| P-Square | Game Over | May 1, 2007 |
| Black Solo | My Shine | 2009 |
| Tunde and Wunmi Obe | T.W.O Legit | July 1, 2010 |
| Wizkid | Superstar | June 12, 2011 |
| Bracket | Cupid Stories | July 26, 2011 |
| 2Face Idibia | Away & Beyond | April 30, 2012 |
| Wizkid & Femi Kuti | "Jaiye Jaiye" | May 2, 2013 |
| Flavour | Thankful | November 14, 2014 |
| Dammy Krane | The Enterkraner | August 21, 2014 |
| Wizkid | "Expensive Shit" | May 13, 2015 |
| Harrysong | "Reggae Blues" | August 4, 2015 |
| Kizz Daniel | New Era | May 14, 2016 |
| Young Jonn & Lil Kesh | "Bend Down Select" | June 25, 2016 |
| Tee World | "Kpo Kpo Love" | October 8, 2017 |
| XBusta ft. Humblesmith | "Somebody" | December 8, 2017 |
| 2Baba | "Unconditional Love" | October 25, 2017 |
| D'Tunes ft. Olamide | "Titilailai" | January 19, 2018 |
| Kizz Daniel | No Bad Songz | November 30, 2018 |
| B Naira | "Fall On Me" | May 24, 2019 |
| Minister Ladi | My Offering (EP) | July 6, 2020 |
| Mr. P | The Prodigal | April 2, 2021 |
References
- ^ Akan, Joey. "Record-Breaking! 2face Idibia's 'The Ascension' Album Is Currently The 12th Top Selling Album In The World - Music - Pulse". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ^ Reporter, Our (2025-08-17). "Sound engineer Zeeno Foster celebrates digital revolution". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ^ "5 Mix Engineers Who Are Taking The Music Spotlight". 2023-02-14. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ^ "Entertainment will soon overtake the oil and gas industry —Zeeno Foster". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ^ sunnews (2025-08-16). "Zeeno Foster's extensive work with Nigerian music icons unveiled". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ^ "Nominees & Winners 2015 – The Beatz Awards". Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ^ J, Janeth (2015-11-13). "The Beatz Awards 2015 nominees' list is out (READ)". YNaija. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ^ Chukwu, Chibuike (2025-08-17). "Pioneering Nigerian Audio Engineer, Zeeno Foster: A Legacy Of Innovation, Dedication". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ^ "Zeeno Foster: A Trailblazer in Nigerian Sound Engineering – THISDAYLIVE". Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2009-03-10). "HipHop World Awards 2009 Nominees Announced". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ^ "Lyrics: Wizkid - 'Expensive Shit'". 2015-05-15. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2015-12-21). "Zeeno Foster honored as Best Mixing and Mastering Engineer at 2015 Beatz Awards". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2016-06-25). "New Music: Young John & Lil Kesh – Bend Down Select". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2021-04-02). "Listen to Mr. P's New Album "The Prodigal" Right Here!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
External links
- Zeeno Foster on Instagram