Zakariya Bala Saleh

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I’m Zakariya Bala Saleh, an 8+ year mixing and mastering engineer operating under the name Meegwan.

About

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.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined October 2023

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience

Owner & Lead Audio Engineer · Volt RecordsJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

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 · Meegwan (Remote) / MeegwanJan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

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) · Meegwan / RemoteJan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

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 · Kharkiv Aviation University2020
B.Sc. Aeronautical Engineering (Manufacturing) · National Aerospace University (KhAI)2016 – 2020
Foundation Program · Amity University2015 – 2016
B.Sc. Aeronautical Engineering (Manufacturing) · National Aerospace University (KhAI)2016 – 2020

Certifications and awards· 7

Certified Music Producer2022
Microsoft Office Specialist2020 – 2026
IELTS — English Language Proficiency2020 – 2026
Cambridge English Certificate2020 – 2026

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