Odi & The Big Band: Africa’s Next Big Sound Goes Global with Universal Soul Music

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Genre-blending, Soul-lifting Band Reinventing Universal Soul from the Heart of Africa.

From the rhythmic heartbeat of Lagos to the global stage, Odi & the Big Band are poised to become the next major force in international music. Fusing African grooves with jazz, soul, funk, blues, and rock, the band is forging a sound both rooted and revolutionary—what they call universal soul music. From Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria, the band is channeling the pulse of Lagos, the fire of Harlem, and the soul of the world.

At the helm is Odi, a singer-songwriter, composer, and ideologue whose rich singing, topical lyrics, and magnetic stage presence have begun to draw comparisons to the likes of Fela Kuti, Bob Dylan, and Gil Scott-Heron. Whether tackling themes of love, social unrest, Pan-African pride, or spiritual resilience, Odi brings a deeply poetic yet accessible voice to the contemporary music landscape.

Their latest offering, a three-song single released recently, includes:

• “GREETINGS” – an upbeat, brassy track full of goodwill from an African traveler to the world.
• “TAKIN’ IT EASY” – a wistful blues ballad promising timeless appeal.
• “REBEL” – an anthemic call to righteous defiance, steeped in Pan-African consciousness.

More than just a studio act, Odi & the Big Band are a live sensation, boasting a horn-driven, rhythm-soaked performance style that channels the spirit of swing with the urgency of protest and the joy of dance. With a growing reputation for electric live shows, they’re redefining what African music can mean on the world stage. Odi & the Big Band don’t perform—they uplift. With every set, they turn the stage into a communal celebration.

“In a world drowning in noise,” says Odi, “we make music that remembers. That connects. That moves.”

With a release schedule of one three-song single every six weeks and growing interest from global curators, Odi & the Big Band are not just making music—they’re building a movement. Check out their latest videos and music on their official website.

Listen to the music, visit the website to familiarize yourself with the artist and purchase music and merchandise, share and promote on social media, attend live shows, follow and engage on social media, connect with the message, and contact for features or bookings. Explore Odi & The Big Band's universal soul music today!

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ABOUT

Odi is a genre-defying Nigerian singer, songwriter, and composer whose music bridges continents and cultures. Influenced by the classic swing of Duke Ellington and Count Basie, the protest spirit of Bob Dylan and Fela Kuti, and the soulful rhythms of West African highlife, Odi crafts music that is as rich in message as it is in melody. With his powerhouse ensemble, Odi & the Big Band, he fuses African beats, jazz, funk, soul, and rock into a vibrant, brassy sound that’s both timeless and urgently modern. His songwriting is deeply poetic and socially conscious, offering listeners a musical journey rooted in Africa but resonating far beyond.

CONTACT

Odi Ikpeazu
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LINKS

https://odithebigband.com/home
https://youtube.com/@odithebigband8533?si=tFaL9VhH5UlxAZUd
https://www.instagram.com/odiikpeazu?igsh=MTZzZ2htY3MyOXVuNw==
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CjfHq3GSwYTPVGKBfNZGs
https://www.facebook.com/share/16C7BJLkva/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/odi-ikpeazu-02851331a?trk=contact-info