Jacob Banks
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Bio
Jacob Banks (born Jacob Akintayo Akinoso, 24 July 1991) is a Nigerian-born, UK-based singer and songwriter known for his deep, soulful baritone voice and genre-blending style. Raised in Birmingham after emigrating from Nigeria as a teenager, he began writing and performing music in his early 20s. He gained attention after winning the MOBO UnSung competition in 2012 and released his debut EP The Monologue in 2013. His powerful blend of soul, R&B, hip hop, gospel, blues, and electronic elements has made him a distinctive presence in contemporary music. Banks has released three studio albums: Village (2018), Lies About the War (2022), and Our Time Together (2024), as well as several EPs including The Boy Who Cried Freedom (2017) and For My Friends (2021). In 2024–25 he released the anthology series Yonder (Books I–III). His music has appeared widely in film, TV, and video games, while his live performances showcase his emotive vocal delivery and storytelling.
Music style
Soul, R&B, Hip Hop
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