PODCAST: FOLLOW YOUR DREAM
Sola Akingbola is an incredible Nigerian-born UK musician. He’s the composer for the hit CBS sitcom “Bob Hearts Abishola” for five years. He’s also the percussionist for the Grammy Award winning band Jamiroquai. And he’s written scores for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Othello. He’s performed alongside Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones and David Bowie. He received the BMI Best Film & TV Score award for two years running. And he’s got a new album out.
INTERVIEW: BBC RADIO
Sola discusses his musical influences, the inspiration for the new album and more with Mel Everett.
PODCAST: BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Interview of how Sola’s British & Nigerian roots influenced the album, his journey into music, the influence of Gasper Lawal on Sola’s music, Jamiroquai, new Jamiroquai material, Sola’s advice for new musicians & loads more!
INTERVIEW: SOUNDLAB
The Sound Lab Radio Show featuring Interviews with James Smith, Sola Akingbola, The Dead Daisies & Kid Bookie plus a Live Session from Bird!
INTERVIEW: INDIE BOULEVARD
“It Is Mainly to Do with Certain Sound Qualities”: Sola Akingbola Reveals the Secret Behind His Groundbreaking Album
INTERVIEW: SOUNDVILLE
Sola’s upcoming album, How Should I, is a soulful journey through time and space, weaving Yoruba traditions with the ever-evolving trends of the UK music scene.
INTERVIEW: VOXWAVE
“I Think This Album Has Opened the Possibility of Moving Backwards and Forwards Between Worlds”
FEATURE: ECHOES MAGAZINE
When percussionist Sola Akingbola was put forward to join Jamiroquai back in 1994, he played a tape of his rhythm mastery to Jay Kay that made the cat in the hat think about tricks on his mind.
PRESS: London daily NEWS
Sola Akingbola is the biggest artist you didn’t know you already love and his eagerly anticipated new album arrives this October.
PRESS: GLOBAL TALENT WORLD
Despite not being a household name, Sola Akingbola’s musical influence extends far and wide as a member of Jamiroquai and composer for Bob Hearts Abishola.
PRESS: MUSIC CROWNS
Sola Akingbola, the talented percussionist from Jamiroquai, is gearing up for the release of ‘How Should I’ with The Eegun Rhapsodies.
PRESS: SONIC NEWS
Sola Akingbola, the versatile percussionist known for his work with Jamiroquai and Bob Hearts Abishola, is on the cusp of a significant breakthrough with the upcoming album ‘How Should I’ alongside The Eegun Rhapsodies
PRESS: SUBBA CULTCHA
Sola Akingbola’s latest album, How Should I, is nothing short of a masterpiece—a seamless fusion of cultural identity and musical innovation that cements his place as a multifaceted artist.
PRESS: FAME MAGAZINE
In the expansive universe of music, some artists manage to significantly impact our auditory experiences, often without the widespread recognition they truly deserve…
PRESS: FAB UK
Jamiroquai Percussionist and Award-Winning Composer Sola Akingbola Releases Funky Roots Album ‘How Should I’