Ola Onabule, born in Islington, London, is known as an English singer and songwriter of Nigerian descent. At age seven, he moved to Lagos, Nigeria, spending ten years there before returning to the UK for education at Millfield School and later Middlesex Polytechnic. While studying, Onabule began performing in local clubs. Onabule's music career spanned nearly two decades, with notable releases including More Soul Than Sense (1995) and Seven Shades Darker (2011). He performed internationally at prestigious jazz festivals and concert halls. In 2007, he released the album The Devoured Man. Onabule's collaborations include performances with the WDR Big Band and SWR Big Band in Germany.
