Obongjayar
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Obongjayar (born **Steven Umoh** on **16 October 1992**) is a **Nigerian‑born, London‑based singer, songwriter, and genre‑defying artist** whose music blends Afrobeat, soul, hip‑hop, electronic, neo‑R\&B, and spoken‑word influences into a unique, expressive sound. Raised in **Calabar, Nigeria**, Obongjayar moved to **London, England** as a teenager, where he began releasing music independently on SoundCloud. He first gained wider attention with his early EPs and collaborations, contributing to projects like Richard Russell’s *Everything Is Recorded* and later working with artists such as **Little Simz**, **Danny Brown**, and **Fred again..** — the latter sampling his vocals on the platinum‑selling track *“Adore U.”* Obongjayar’s **debut studio album, *Some Nights I Dream of Doors***, came out in **2022** to critical acclaim and earned an **Ivor Novello Award nomination** for Best Album. He followed it with \*\* *Paradise Now* (2025)\*\*, further showcasing his ability to weave introspective lyricism, spiritual themes, and global rhythmic spice into his art. His voice is celebrated for its emotional range — shifting between singing, rapping, and spoken word — and his music feels both rooted in African musical heritage and forward‑thinking in its fusion with electronic and modern pop elements.
Music style
Alté, Afrobeat, Neo Soul, Art Pop, Hip Pop
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