Obeka

From the shores of Bermuda to the inner-city musical depths of Manchester underground club scene. Unearthed, heavy and convicting sound culture delivered by his Afro-Caribbean roots. Bermuda born musician Obeka featured in MixMag’s ‘Artists to Watch 2025’ delivers a native sound and rhythm distinct to his homeland. The multi-percussionist blends native styles from Pan-African, Caribbean and South American origins that became essential for manifesting polyrhythmic electronic beats and tempos with a mix of live and software based drum performances. Obeka has ventured his sound in a multitude of UK cities and beyond the shores in Bologna, Cuba, Lisbon, Berlin and most recently finishing a debut tour in Miami and Colombia. With a plethora of EPs released on YUKU, Future Bounce, Love in The Endz, Basy Tropilkalne and Left, Right & Centre.

Jumping into his second year as an Oroko Radio Resident based in Ghana, Obeka has further ventured into the airwaves of BBC Radio, Rinse FM, Rinse France, NTS Radio, Miami Community Radio and most recently Berlin platform Refuge Worldwide. Obeka has expanded his sound beyond the borders supporting musicians such as Lil Silva, Sampha and Major Lazer.