Godson Itohowo James

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I am a talented and versatile songwriter with over 100 original compositions across various themes and genres including; love songs, heartbreak, political themes, social awareness, deep storytelling, realistic and…

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I am a talented and versatile songwriter with over 100 original compositions across various themes and genres including; love songs, heartbreak, political themes, social awareness, deep storytelling, realistic and gritty concepts, abstract and symbolic poetry, intellectual playfulness. I craft emotionally driven lyrics tailored to diverse audiences and am open to freelance projects, artist collaborations, and custom writing.

I am committed to originality, storytelling, and consistent delivery. As a freelance songwriter, I develop hooks, verses, and choruses for unique song structures, share lyrics with artists, and maintain a personal lyric archive with simple copyright tracking. I enjoy collaborating with emerging and independent artists.

  • Joined September 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Other

Projects · 1

I am a versatile songwriter and lyricist focused on deep, emotional storytelling across multiple themes including love, struggle, identity, and real-life experiences. My writing blends raw honesty with relatable narratives, creating songs that connect on a personal level with listeners.

I specialize in:

Emotional and expressive lyrics.

Story-driven songwriting.

Multi-genre adaptability (Afrobeats, Hip-hop, R&B, Soul, Pop, etc).

Writing from real-life inspiration and complex experiences.

My goal is to create music that not only sounds good but feels real, memorable, and impactful. Open to collaborations, ghostwriting, and custom songwriting projects.

Sample lyric:
“I ran from the pain but it followed me home
Smiling outside but I’m breaking alone
Every night I fight what nobody sees
Trying to breathe while I’m down on my knees”

Work experience

Freelance Songwriter · Self-employedJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Composed 100+ original lyrical pieces across multiple genres. Developed hooks, verses, and choruses for unique song structures. Shared and customized lyrics for individual artists and collaborators. Engaged with upcoming rappers and lyric seekers for projects. Built and managed a personal lyric archive with simple copyright tracking.

Freelance Songwriter · Self-employedJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Composed 87+ original lyrical pieces across multiple genres. Developed hooks, verses, and choruses for unique song structures. Shared and customized lyrics for individual artists and collaborators. Engaged with upcoming rappers and lyric seekers for projects. Built and managed a personal lyric archive with simple copyright tracking.

Education

Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC) · Bostom Secondary School2030 – 2025
Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC) · Bostom Secondary School2030 – 2025

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