NIJI

ABOUT NIJI

British jazz pianist who has played for stars such as Harry Styles and Gregory Porter . He has more than 90,000 followers on his Instagram account nijiadeleye, where he posts about upcoming concerts and events, professional accolades, and his personal life.

He first learned how to play the piano in church when he was fourteen. He realized that music could be a career after he joined the London Gospel Community Choir a few years later.

His full name is Niji Adeleye. He released his first self-directed EP "Somewhere in the Middle" in 2024.

He was born and raised in East London, and has traveled back and forth between England and New York City. His 2025 album Oriki is inspired by his great-grandmother, Matilda Taiwo.

He has appeared on the Jimmy Fallon show with fellow Englishman Stormzy .