EFG London Jazz Festival at Soul Mama | Yemi Bolatiwa

Yemi Bolatiwa writes and performs tracks with RnB melodies, deep soulful vox over Hip-hop, DnB & Garage inspired grooves.

Independent soul artist and sought-after topline vocalist Yemi Bolatiwa has worked across genres with Josh Butler, Benny Page, Chimpo, Dope Ammo, Halogenix, Metrodome, Lauren Lo Sung, Antony Szmeirek, Obeka, Danny Howard, The 745s. Stepping as song writer and vocalist.

As a professional singer she shows versatility is not only a skill but an artform. As a solo artist she has recently been selected for the MOBOs Talent Programme and part of the MOBO Class of 2026. No stranger to the airwaves, she has had plays on BBC Radio 1, 1xtra, Kiss FM, BBC Introducing, Soho Radio, Reprezent Radio, BBC Manchester and more. During her career, her original work has led to supporting the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Submotion Orchestra, Riot Jazz, The Skints, Ezra Collective and Annie & The Caldwells.

The audience knows they are in safe hands instantly! “A versatile vocalist, at home on an infectious pop song or a confessional soul track. There’s an effortlessness and smoothness to her delivery.” – Crack Magazine.

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