One of Port Harcourt's most powerful and original vocalists, Sodi Cookey, returns with his band at The Camden Club.

With his Port Harcourt-forged soul & jazz and incredible stage presence and vocals, Sodi Cookey is the most complete performer to come out of Nigeria.

Sodi's powerful and lyrical voice infuses soul, jazz and blues harmonies into contemporary rhythms. His diverse audiences are spellbound by his incredible range and charismatic performances. As a natural counter-tenor, he combines a unique blend of velvet vocals, rich-raw melodies and provocative story-telling.

Much of his childhood growing up in the creative melting pot of Nigeria and influenced by his musical parents, Sodi was a prodigy - composing and performing from age six. In his twenties, he returned to London and began collaborating with renowned musicians and producers including Grammy award-winning, Sonny Johns and David Mrakpor. Sodi has also performed at London’s annual Jazz Festival and headlined at Vienna’s prestigious ORF RadioKulture Haus.

Sodi’s album, A&G – Love, Life & Protest, pulls inspiration from his history and experiences - evoking passion, optimism and determination. It is an eclectic mix of sounds, rhythms and unique sequencing – all drawn from his various musical influences and Nigerian heritage.

Doors open at 7pm. Tickets £14 (+booking fee) in advance; £17 on the door.

The Camden Club is London's newest and most exciting live music, restaurant and bar venue. Featuring a full bar and menu from Bite Me Burgers, the Camden Club is an intimate and exceptional night out in a beautifully designed 100-capacity space.

One of Port Harcourt's most powerful and original vocalists, Sodi Cookey, returns with his band at The Camden Club.

With his Port Harcourt-forged soul & jazz and incredible stage presence and vocals, Sodi Cookey is the most complete performer to come out of Nigeria.

Sodi's powerful and lyrical voice infuses soul, jazz and blues harmonies into contemporary rhythms. His diverse audiences are spellbound by his incredible range and charismatic performances. As a natural counter-tenor, he combines a unique blend of velvet vocals, rich-raw melodies and provocative story-telling.

Much of his childhood growing up in the creative melting pot of Nigeria and influenced by his musical parents, Sodi was a prodigy - composing and performing from age six. In his twenties, he returned to London and began collaborating with renowned musicians and producers including Grammy award-winning, Sonny Johns and David Mrakpor. Sodi has also performed at London’s annual Jazz Festival and headlined at Vienna’s prestigious ORF RadioKulture Haus.

Sodi’s album, A&G – Love, Life & Protest, pulls inspiration from his history and experiences - evoking passion, optimism and determination. It is an eclectic mix of sounds, rhythms and unique sequencing – all drawn from his various musical influences and Nigerian heritage.

Doors open at 7pm. Tickets £14 (+booking fee) in advance; £17 on the door.

The Camden Club is London's newest and most exciting live music, restaurant and bar venue. Featuring a full bar and menu from Bite Me Burgers, the Camden Club is an intimate and exceptional night out in a beautifully designed 100-capacity space.

Sodi Cookey performed with his band on Friday 28 April 2023 at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival’s Free Stage.

The day threatened rain, but all was heat and afro-jazz inside the tent with Sodi Cookey and his band having a funky good time with an appreciative audience. Cookey squeezed a 11 song set into his allotted hour and still managed to joke with his bass player, Michael Searl while getting the crowd dancing. The day was pure beats and vibes and with a promise to return in 2024, Sodi Cookey left the stage with everybody happy.

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.

Gone was the take-the-no-prisoners raw energy of his recent show at the Camden Club, replaced with a gentle guide through his repertoire. This is not to say that the hi-energy firm favourites ‘My Mind’ and 'Spaghetti' were left behind - they were absolutely demanded by the audience, and Cookey obliged with his usual amusing personal histories bookending each song.

The trio showed versatility by having to perform without percussion (the close residential area unpermitting), however, the absence of a driving rhythm did not take away from the energy that Cookey pulled from and pushed back to the audience.

In the end, after nine songs and two encores (there were calls for five!) Cookey gently led his audience back to romance with another rendition of his latest single ‘Show Me’.

Sodi Cookey made a come-back show to remember at the Camden Club. Featuring his most memorable songs of love and life. Jazz, Soul and Funk melded into a beautiful concert.