I’m Zakariya Bala Saleh, an 8+ year mixing and mastering engineer operating under the name Meegwan. I’m also the owner and lead engineer at Volt Records in Kaduna, Nigeria, where I help artists and content creators take projects from tracking to broadcast-ready final masters. My work focuses on Afrobeats and Arewa/Hausa music, with audio post-production services that include dialogue editing, noise reduction, and clean, detailed finishing. I bring an engineering mindset from my B.Sc. in Aeronautical Engineering (Manufacturing) from KhAI in Ukraine, which shapes how I approach precision, signal flow, and quality control in every session. I’m comfortable working both in-person and remotely, collaborating with clients across time zones, and delivering reliable results using tools like iZotope RX and Logic Pro X/FL Studio/Ableton. I enjoy turning raw recordings into mixes that translate clearly—on headphones, in clubs, and in broadcasts.

Zakariya Bala Saleh

I’m Zakariya Bala Saleh, an 8+ year mixing and mastering engineer operating under the name Meegwan. I’m also the owner and lead engineer at Volt Records in Kaduna, Nigeria, where I help artists and content creators take projects from tracking to broadcast-ready final masters. My work focuses on Afrobeats and Arewa/Hausa music, with audio post-production services that include dialogue editing, noise reduction, and clean, detailed finishing. I bring an engineering mindset from my B.Sc. in Aeronautical Engineering (Manufacturing) from KhAI in Ukraine, which shapes how I approach precision, signal flow, and quality control in every session. I’m comfortable working both in-person and remotely, collaborating with clients across time zones, and delivering reliable results using tools like iZotope RX and Logic Pro X/FL Studio/Ableton. I enjoy turning raw recordings into mixes that translate clearly—on headphones, in clubs, and in broadcasts.

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I’m Zakariya Bala Saleh, an 8+ year mixing and mastering engineer operating under the name Meegwan. I’m also the owner and lead engineer at Volt Records in Kaduna, Nigeria, where I help artists and content creators take projects from tracking to broadcast-ready final masters. My work focuses on Afrobeats and Arewa/Hausa music, with audio post-production services that include dialogue editing, noise reduction, and clean, detailed finishing.

I bring an engineering mindset from my B.Sc. in Aeronautical Engineering (Manufacturing) from KhAI in Ukraine, which shapes how I approach precision, signal flow, and quality control in every session. I’m comfortable working both in-person and remotely, collaborating with clients across time zones, and delivering reliable results using tools like iZotope RX and Logic Pro X/FL Studio/Ableton. I enjoy turning raw recordings into mixes that translate clearly—on headphones, in clubs, and in broadcasts.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hausa
Fluent
Russian
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Owner & Lead Audio Engineer at Volt Records
January 1, 2019 - Present
Founded and operate Volt Records in Kaduna, providing professional recording and post-production for artists, content creators, and commercial clients across Nigeria and internationally. Handle session engineering and studio operations end-to-end, including client management and production delivery. Mix and master releases spanning Afrobeats and Arewa/Hausa music, producing broadcast-ready masters via remote collaboration and digital delivery to artists/labels. Also produce music, voice-overs, jingles, and commercial audio, with quality control aligned to loudness and broadcast standards.
Freelance Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Meegwan (Remote) / Meegwan
January 1, 2017 - Present
Provide remote mixing, mastering, and audio editing services for artists and labels across Nigeria and internationally. I handle audio cleanup and editorial tasks such as dialogue editing and restoration, and produce audio content for podcasts, voice-overs, jingles, and commercial projects under tight deadlines. I build long-term client relationships through consistent technical precision and dependable digital delivery, working with global clients via online platforms.
Freelance Mixing & Mastering Engineer (Remote) at Meegwan / Remote
January 1, 2017 - Present
Provide remote mixing, mastering, and audio editing services to artists and labels across Nigeria and internationally. Produce and edit audio for podcasts, voice-overs, jingles, and commercial projects under tight deadlines while maintaining consistent technical quality and reliable delivery. Build long-term client relationships and support global work through online collaboration, including platforms such as Upwork and Fiverr.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering at Kharkiv Aviation University
June 1, 2020
B.Sc. Aeronautical Engineering (Manufacturing) at National Aerospace University (KhAI)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Foundation Program at Amity University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
B.Sc. Aeronautical Engineering (Manufacturing) at National Aerospace University (KhAI)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Certified Music Producer
October 9, 2022
Microsoft Office Specialist
January 1, 2020 - September 14, 2026
IELTS — English Language Proficiency
January 1, 2020 - September 14, 2026
Cambridge English Certificate
January 1, 2020 - September 14, 2026
Microsoft Office Specialist
January 11, 2030 - September 14, 2026
IELTS — English Language Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - September 14, 2026
Cambridge English Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services