Shiloh Godson has emerged as a leading figure in African film sound design, bringing innovative technical artistry to Nollywood and beyond. Born on March 14, 1993, in Kano State, Nigeria, he excels as a film composer, sound designer, recording engineer, and record producer. Through his company, Hush Sounds Productions, he has elevated film audio standards on the continent.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Shiloh Godson |
| Date of Birth | March 14, 1993 |
| Place of Birth | Kano State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Kano State (birthplace); Southeastern Nigeria (ethnic origin—Igbo descent) |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Film Composer, Sound Designer, Recording Engineer, Record Producer, Audio Engineer, Music Producer |
| Net Worth | $300,000 – $700,000 |
Early Life and Education
Shiloh Godson grew up in Kano State to Igbo parents from southeastern Nigeria. He earned a B.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of Calabar’s Faculty of Basic Medicine in 2016. In high school, he discovered sound engineering passion, later studying Vocal Recording Technology at Berklee College of Music.
Career
Godson’s career started in high school with recordings for conferences and radio stations like Treasure FM. During university, he worked at Shimmag Globals. After graduation, he progressed through Discovery Studios, Smart Don Entertainment, training 18 engineers, and Afromediahub Studios. He entered films in 2019, mentored by director Obi Emelonye.
He handles sound for events like The Experience Lagos and corporate clients such as Sahara Power Group. During busy seasons, he works 14-16 hours daily on 10 films yearly, creating unique soundscapes for each project.
Personal Life
Godson keeps family details private. He remains unmarried with no public info on partners or children. He supports IDP families quietly and values learning from failure.
Net Worth
Shiloh Godson’s estimated net worth stands at $5300,000 to $700,000 as of 2026, drawn from film projects, production services, and corporate contracts reflecting his rising Nollywood prominence.
Filmography
Godson’s credits span genres across Nigeria and the US.
| Year | Title | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Badamasi: Portrait of a General | Foley artist, re-recording mixer, sound designer |
| 2021 | The Oratory | Dialogue editor, foley artist, foley editor, re-recording mixer |
| 2022 | Date Night | Sound department |
| 2022 | Johnny Jackson’s Story | Sound department |
| 2022 | Money Miss Road | Sound designer |
| 2023 | Bigger Fish | Re-recording mixer, sound designer, supervising sound editor, original music |
| 2023 | Blackmail | Sound designer, sound editor |
| 2024 | Blindspots | Re-recording mixer, sound designer |
| 2024 | Max and Sadie | Re-recording mixer, sound designer |
| 2024 | Troublous Weekend | Sound editor |
| 2024 | Everyday with You | Sound department |
| 2024 | Out of Breath | Composer, sound designer |
| 2025 | Safari | Sound designer, music composer |
Awards and Nomination
Godson has multiple nominations. At AMVCA 2023, he earned Best Sound Editor for Blackmail. AMAA recognized Badamasi (2 nods) and Money Miss Road (4 nods, including Best Nigerian Film). Blackmail won an AMAA and got a BUFF Best Feature nod.
