Meet British-Nigerian artist, producer + singer songwriter, Tony Njoku.
Best known for his music, Tony expertly fuses elements of soul + electronic music to craft his distinct sound, often loaded with synthesisers + punctuated by sparse piano. Music that challenges + inspires, each song is a unique soundscape taking the listener on their own journey.
Tony's work draws from a wide range of influences, from musicians such as Björk ("I think her work is phenomenal") + Thom Yorke, to visual artists like James Terrell + Olafur Eliasson (whose work was a huge inspiration behind Tony's album, 'Your Psyche's Rainbow Panorama'.
Although born in Lagos, Tony has lived in London since he was a teen - a city he loves for its creativity, allowing him to explore + express himself in a way that other cities can't. As such a creative force, we were keen to find out one of Tony's favourite places in London...
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"I love this place because of the many years of pleasurable + productive experiences it's hosted for me. - It's a space that has inspired many of my creative ideas. I've spent many days soaking in cultural events here, watching films, viewing exhibitions + concerts, writing lyrics, journalling, contemplating, going on dates + so on!"
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