Presented by Band on the Wall
Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk & disco and modern post-punk & electro.
“Music is a universal language, but spoken language can help you think about what makes you emotional, what makes you feel certain feelings, what you want to see in the world,” says Eno Williams.
The propensity for duality and paradox seems common in people whose lives span continents. Williams was born in the UK but grew up in Nigeria, always steeped in her family heritage. She obsessed over West African electronic music, highlife, and the like, but was equally empowered by Western genres such as post-punk, disco, and funk. The London octet have proudly enveloped themselves in that maximalist quilt since their 2013 formation.
Have a listen to their top tracks via Spotify below: