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ADUKE
Artist Name
UK/NG
LOCATIONs
YORUBA
Cultural Origin
EN / YOR
Performance Languages
LIVE FORMATS
SOLO • DUO • QUARTET • QUINTET •
FULL LIVE BAND
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Press Biographies
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ADUKE is a Nigerian-British singer-songwriter, guitarist and performer creating a soulful fusion of Afro Neo-Soul, jazz, soul and contemporary African sounds. Rooted in her Yoruba heritage and shaped by an international journey, her music explores identity, faith, love, resilience and home. With performances across Nigeria, China, the USA, Brazil, France and the UK, ADUKE brings warmth, rhythm and storytelling to every stage. Now based in Kent, she is building her UK and European presence with her live band, Alayo Collective.
ADUKE is a Nigerian-British singer-songwriter, guitarist and performing artiste whose music sits at the intersection of Afro Neo-Soul, jazz, soul and contemporary African sounds. Rooted in her Yoruba heritage and shaped by her experiences between Africa and the wider world, she creates music that explores identity, faith, love, resilience and the ever-changing meaning of home.
With a distinctive voice and an instinct for storytelling, ADUKE moves effortlessly between intimate acoustic performances and rhythm-driven full-band shows. Her international performance journey has taken her to stages across Nigeria, China, the USA, Brazil, France and the UK, including a performance at Felabration.
Now based in Kent, UK, ADUKE is developing her next chapter as an independent touring artist, performing with her UK-based Alayo Collective while building a growing presence across the UK and European live music circuit.
Her forthcoming album, Audacity of Faith, continues her exploration of faith, becoming, heritage and the courage to keep moving forward.
Vocals ·
Guitar ·
2–5 Musicians
6–10 Musicians
Intimate acoustic music and storytelling.
Acoustic / jazz / soul setting.
Concert and Festival-ready Afro-Soul experience with percussion, rhythm section, horns and backing vocals.
ADUKE can scale her production to suit the venue and festival infrastructure, from intimate acoustic setups to full-band festival stages.
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ADUKE creates an energetic, rhythm-led live experience rooted in Yoruba musical traditions, soulful songwriting and powerful audience connection.
Her performances move between intimate acoustic storytelling and expansive full-band arrangements, incorporating guitar, percussion, movement, call-and-response and rich African rhythms.
Available formats range from solo acoustic performances to full festival-band productions, allowing ADUKE to adapt to intimate venues, cultural programmes and large festival stages.
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