Rihanna & Nicki Minaj's Nigerian Producer

Rihanna producer (on "What Now") London-based Nigerian Parker Ighile is signed to Nicki Minaj's label.

Rihanna & Nicki Minaj's Nigerian Producer


Since its release last week, Unapologetic has landed Rihannaher first #1 Billboard charts release. Cozied up in the album credits between a laundry list of top-tier producers is London-based Nigerian Parker Ighile, who produced album ballad "What Now." Parker's a man on the up in the American mainstream, on top of this coveted production credit, he's also been recently signed by Nicki Minaj. Stream his productions for two of hip-hop's leading ladies below.

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Rihanna "What Now" (Prod. by Parker Ighile)

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Nicki Minaj feat. Parker Ighile "Hell Yeah"

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