Awarawa Melody Band Embarks on Major UK Tour
In a significant move for Nigerian music on the global stage, the acclaimed Juju musician Samson Adegoke, who leads the Awarawa Melody Band, has officially announced an extensive six-month tour across the United Kingdom. The tour is scheduled to run from November 30, 2025, to May 29, 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the artist's decades-long career as he targets international recognition.
From Abeokuta to the World: The Artist's Journey
The man behind the music, Samson Adegoyega Adegoke, hails from Ogun State and was born on October 29, 1970. He leads a talented 11-man ensemble that is well-registered under the Abeokuta chapter of the Association of Juju Musicians of Nigeria. His musical foundation was laid in the church, where he honed his skills on instruments, becoming proficient in the lead guitar and keyboard. This early training led him to compose anthems for the choir and even participate in the national choir before finishing secondary school.
His transition into secular music occurred while he was a student at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, where he studied from 1991 to 1998. The unique name 'Awarawa' was adopted in 1999 during a hometown performance, inspired by the realization that most of his band members were his relatives, with the name symbolizing 'my own people'.
Tour Details and Cultural Impact
According to his marketer, Mrs. Moses Titi, this ambitious tour is strategically aimed at engaging the vibrant Nigerian diaspora community in the UK. The tour will kick off on November 30, 2025, at the Success Hall, 709 Old Kent Road, London SE1 5JZ. A major themed event, 'Freedom', is already on the calendar for December 10, 2025, at the same venue.
The band's itinerary also includes a headline performance at the Sis Eko Live Playing Show, where they will share the stage with fellow musicians Ogunyinka Olalekan Olaitan of the Eagle Band and Mr. Ayolade Jones, renowned as the Meloding of Juju. Promoted by Topnotch Global Venture International Ltd (UK), the tour is more than just a concert series; it is a cultural mission. The plans include opportunities for cultural promotion, music video recording sessions, and the launch of a full album.
Fans can explore Adegoke's rich discography, which includes popular albums like:
- Melody Time (2003)
- A Messenger from God (2006)
- Matchmaker (2008)
- Unspeakable Joy (2010)
- Prosperity (2012)
Hit tracks such as 'Gbo Adura Mi (Answer My Prayers)', 'Ise Iyanu Eledumare', and 'My Country Nigeria' are available on his Audiomack profile under the name Gboyega Awarawa. With over twenty years of live performances, many of which are featured on his YouTube channel @awarawamelodyband, Samson Adegoke is poised to use this UK tour as a springboard to become a household name worldwide, built on a foundation of passion, consistency, and deep cultural roots.
