AKIN AMUSAN

Akin Amusan is an independent RnB/Pop singer-songwriter, known for his distinctive blend of Gospel, Jazz, and RnB with influences from Pop and singer-songwriter music. Akin has established himself as a highly sought-after session musician and versatile vocalist, performing as a backing singer for major artists such as Jorja Smith, Stormzy, Dave, and Giveon. These opportunities have taken him around the world, performing on iconic stages including the O2 Arena, Montreux Jazz Festival, and Global Citizen Festival in Ghana. He has also appeared on prominent TV shows such as the Brit Awards, MTV EMA Awards, Graham Norton, and The Jonathan Ross Show.

In 2017, Akin was featured in BBC One's hit TV series Pitch Battle as part of the winning group, Leeds Contemporary Singers, where his vocal arranging skills were praised by Will Young, Gareth Malone, Kelis, and Jermaine Jackson. As a songwriter, Akin penned "Body Conversation," performed by global Afro-pop star Ric Hassani on his album 'The Prince I Became.' He has opened for RnB and Soul icons such as Lalah Hathaway, PJ Morton, and Eric Benét.