DISCOVER LIVE MUSIC 

Tuesday 18 November
In Paradiso - Main Hall
Doors: 19:00, Main programme: 20:30

Obongjayar, born in Lagos and raised in Calabar, Nigeria, discovered at a young age the power of music as an outlet. Initially influenced by American hip-hop and r&b, he found the rich musical traditions of his homeland after moving to the United Kingdom. After a series of Soundcloud releases, successful EPs followed, including 'God's Own Children,' which won him an Ivor Novello Award: one of the UK's highest honors for songwriting.

In 2022, Obongjayar released his debut album 'Some Nights I Dream of Doors,' a mix of electronic music, soul, pop, and afrobeat that received rave reviews from i-D, Crack Magazine, The Guardian, and NPR. Over the years, he has collaborated with artists such as Jeshi, Little Simz, Pa Salieu, and recently Fred Again… on the track 'adore u,' which amassed over 225 million streams worldwide.

In May, his long-awaited new album 'PARADISE NOW' was released. It features the singles ‘Not In Surrender,’ the dreamy ‘Just My Luck,’ and ‘Sweet Danger.’ With 15 tracks in total, Obongjayar takes you on an intimate journey through his personal stories, enriched with synths, strings, and infectious percussion.