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Affordable, creative, and underground-friendly filmmakers you should work with.
If you’re an upcoming artist in Ghana, dropping a dope song is only half the battle. The real attention comes when you pair that track with a visually striking music video — especially in the TikTok and YouTube era.
But hiring top directors can cost thousands of cedis.
So how do you find budget-friendly directors who still give professional-level visuals?
We’ve curated a list of Ghanaian music video directors who are known for working with underground and rising talents, without compromising on creativity or quality.
Let’s break it down 👇🏾
1. Kojo Myles
* Base: Accra
* Style: Cinematic, Afro-urban, Minimalist
* Notable Works: Twitch 4EVA, Amaarae, newer Asakaa acts
* Why Him: Kojo is known for building aesthetics around your brand. He often works on low budgets with creative concepts over gear-heavy setups.
💰 Starting Budget: GHS 1,000+
📩 IG: @directorkojomyles
2. Prince Dovlo
* Base: Accra
* Style: High-energy, humorous, commercial appeal
* Notable Works: Pappy Kojo, Joey B, Sister Derby
* Why Him: Even though he’s shot for big names, Dovlo occasionally picks unique underground talents who bring originality.
💡 Tip: Pitch a fun, weird, or bold concept — he’s drawn to that.
📩 IG: @princedovlo
3. Babs Direction
* Base: Accra
* Style: Clean, storytelling, rich color grading
* Notable Works: Kidi, Kuami Eugene, King Promise
* Why Him: Babs also runs a production studio that offers deals to new acts with quality songs. He respects consistency and branding.
📩 IG: @babsdirection
📷 Bonus: You can request behind-the-scenes footage for promo.
4. JWillz
* Base: Tema
* Style: Urban-street, fast cuts, trendy effects
* Notable Works: Fameye, Donzy, Kwesi Arthur
* Why Him: He’s always tapping into street culture, and works well with artists on a budget if you have a viral-ready song.
💰 Starting Budget: GHS 800+
📩 IG: @jwillzofficial
5. David Nicol-Sey (North Productions)
* Base: Accra
* Style: Filmic, crisp transitions, Afro-classic
* Notable Works: Stonebwoy, Samini, Sarkodie
* Why Him: David runs a mentorship wing for indie artists through North Productions. You can shoot performance videos with him at low cost.
📩 IG: @davidnicolsey
6. Kwame Black Visuals (Underground Rising)
* Base: Kumasi
* Style: Raw drill vibes, Asakaa-ready, moody tones
* Notable Works: Yaw Tog, Braa Benk (early work)
* Why Him: Known for giving underground artists a shot, especially if your song is authentic to the street or youth culture.
💰 Rates: From GHS 500
📩 IG: @kwameblackvisuals
7. Nana Kofi Akromah (NKON Studios)
* Base: Cape Coast / Takoradi
* Style: Coastal aesthetics, soulful cinematography
* Why Him: Offers full packages — video + promo graphics + trailer edits. Ideal for artists outside Accra looking for a complete team.
📩 IG: @nkonstudios
📷 Available for travel shoots
8. Xbill Ebenezer
* Base: Accra
* Style: Visual storytelling, Afro-urban fusion
* Why Him: He blends old-school Ghanaian storytelling with modern effects. Open to underground talents with solid concepts.
📩 IG: @xbillebenezer
Bonus Tips for Artists Working with Video Directors
✅ Have a clear idea or mood board — even a simple storyline helps
✅ Don’t ghost your director — respect communication timelines
✅ Plan a BTS shoot — it helps with social media promotion
✅ Use the footage wisely — make Reels, Teasers, Visualizers
✅ If you can’t afford a video yet — shoot a freestyle or motion lyric video as a placeholder
🎯 Final Word from KAKNEWS
Music is audio — but impact is visual.
And the directors listed above are invested in the next wave — not just big names. Whether you want a street banger, highlife story, or YouTube visualizer, you have options.
🎥 Find the right visual partner, build a relationship, and let the camera tell your story.
📬 Need help getting a video done on a tight budget?
📩 DM us @kaknewsdotcom
📧 Email: mrrkak76@gmail.com — we’ll link you up.
CHECK THIS: How to Get Your Music Played on Radio as an Upcoming Artist in Ghana (2025 Guide)
source: kaknews.com
