Sodi Cookey returns to the Camden Club on 20 October for another sell-out show.

Sodi Cookey presents the ultimate #songofthesummer: 'Love Put A Hit On Me'. This up-tempo masterpiece delves into the journey of discovering profound love while navigating the aftermath of past relationships. Enhanced by its contagious guitar rhythms, ethereal backing harmonies, and an unforgettably anthemic chorus, the song showcases the extraordinary vocal prowess of one of this decade's premier male vocalists.

Even a painful, pulled Achilles tendon didn't stop singer/songwriter Sodi Cookey from putting on a wonderfully intimate performance. Seated for the entirety of his Camden Club showcase meant that Cookey had to work an up-tempo set while not moving too much. Used to bouncing around the stage, engaging with his band and audience, being fixed-to-the-spot didn't mean he wasn't spinning around on his stool, directing his band: the emotive bassist Michael Searle, talented pianist, Mark Rainbow and extraordinary drummer Nehemiah Ibe.

While onstage I allow myself to go where the song wants to take me. Often, it is my band that takes a groove somewhere else and I follow, other times it will be me exploring a melody and my band following me. But in the end we always come back to the song!

Colourful is thrilled to be part of Sodi Cookey's journey.

As the Official Media Partner, it is an honour for us to support such a talented artist who possesses an extraordinary gift of voice and a profound passion for African music.

Sodi Cookey is a master of his craft, and we cannot wait to see him perform on the 23rd of June. Come, be part of his journey."

The Sartorial Genius of Samson Soboye

When Sodi Cookey was looking for a designer to help develop his vision for his onstage and music video presence, he reached out to Samson Soboye of the eponymous brand, Soboye. The designer already had a reputation for dressing celebrities - having stars such as Nile Rodgers and Emeli Sandé in his clientele lists - was open to an artist he could style from scratch.

Returning to The Camden Club on Friday 23 June, Sodi Cookey brings his talented band to conjure up his unique blend of original afro-jazz compositions infused with infectious percussion, fat basslines and sublime vocals.

We are honouring #mentalhealthawarenessweek with a special limited release of Sodi’s song Here I Am. Sodi wrote this beautiful piece in honour of his uncle who suffered from Alzheimer’s. Here I Am echoes the helplessness people often feel when they are in an depressive episode.

Sodi Cookey provided a sophisticated set list for Cheltenham Jazz Festival’s Around Town programme

The 18th century music room at Burgh House Museum provided an intimate backdrop for Ayo Vincent on the piano and Michael Searle on bass to accompany a more reflective Sodi Cookey on vocals…

Back onstage with his full band after a three-year hiatus, Sodi Cookey’s inaugural show at The Camden Club was a barn-storming success.

The packed venue was treated to two hours of incredible African-jazz-infused music - ranging from standards, like a rendition of Sarah Vaughn’s Misty, to Nigerian hi-life to down-and-dirty funk.

Raised in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Cookey continued to show why the continent is a melting pot of musical talent able to compete on the international stage in any musical medium.