Joshua Idehen is one of the best performers I’ve seen. He is engaging and fun while sharing some really important messages about what is going on in the world and the importance of (self)love and community. Everyone clearly came away feeling uplifted, empowered and having danced all night
Posted by MamaLBee on 23/04/2026
Joshua Idehen, MASH, Cambridge - 22nd April 2026
A really uplifting and wonderful show. Highly recommend.
Posted by Maddie on 23/04/2026
Joshua Idehen, MASH, Cambridge - 22nd April 2026
From the moment he came on stage Joshua Idahen had the audience in the palm of his hand. He is so original and engaging with such a clever take on the world. Great entertainment!
Posted by Liz G on 18/04/2026
Joshua Idehen, Electric Bristol, Bristol - 16th April 2026
Another fantastic show from Joshua Idehen. It was energetic & engaging - loved it!
Posted by Angela P on 17/04/2026
Joshua Idehen, Electric Bristol, Bristol - 16th April 2026
Joshua Idehen is a British-born Nigerian spoken word artist whose work seamlessly fuses poetry with electronic, jazz, and dance influences, creating music that is both introspective and universally resonant. Over the years, he has collaborated with acclaimed acts including LV, Benin City, and The Comet Is Coming, and contributed to albums such as Your Queen Is a Reptile by Sons of Kemet, building a reputation for inventive, thought-provoking performances across the UK and beyond. His early poetry, honed through open mic nights and the London scene, laid the foundation for a career defined by honesty, depth, and emotional resonance.
In his solo work, Idehen explores resilience, connection, and the human experience, blending spoken word with dynamic, immersive soundscapes. Releases such as the mixtape Learn to Swim and the EP Mum Does the Washing demonstrate his unique ability to marry reflective lyricism with electronic and dance-driven music, inviting audiences to both think and move. Known for captivating live performances and a voice that is simultaneously urgent and uplifting, Idehen continues to engage listeners with art that is deeply personal yet powerfully universal.