Fronted by Nigerian vocalist Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is an 8 piece clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of 70’s West-African funk, disco and modern post-punk & electro which creates their highly distinctive sound. With lyrics in both English and the Ibibio language from south-east Nigeria, Williams’ inspiration for her songwriting is based on stories from her Nigerian upbringing. They have graced stages across the globe, including Glastonbury, Womadelaide 2024 and Laters With Jools Holland.
The hope, joy, and sexiness of the bands music remains in their new album Pull The Rope, but, further honing the edge of their acclaimed 2022 album Electricity, the connection they aim to foster has shifted venues, from the sunny buoyancy of a sunlit festival to a sweat-soaked, all-night dance club. The sound is hope in darkness, bliss in spite of bleakness. Once again, Ibibio Sound Machine are here to provide the soundtrack to the best night of your life, and the better world to come.
“Vibrant Afro funk hits the heights” The Guardian