Seye Adelekan facts for kids
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Seye Adelekan
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Seye performing with Gorillaz at the Oslo Spektrum, 2017
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| Birth name | Seye Adelekan |
| Also known as | Seye |
| Born | 15 May 1988 (age 37) Nigeria |
| Origin | Bromley, Greater London, England |
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| Occupation(s) | Bassist, singer-songwriter |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Stranger Records |
Seye Adelekan (born on May 15, 1988) is a talented musician. He is from Nigeria and Britain. People sometimes call him just Seye (pronounced SHAY-uh). He plays the bass guitar and also writes and sings his own songs. Seye is most famous for being the live bass player for the band Gorillaz since 2017.
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Early Life and Travels
Seye Adelekan was born in Nigeria. His father worked in the oil business. Because of his father's job, Seye lived in many different places. He grew up in cities like Lagos in Nigeria, and also in the Netherlands and Ecuador. Later, he lived in south-east London, England.
Seye's Music Journey
Seye started his music career in 2007. He worked hard to become a professional musician.
First Songs and Tours
In 2012, Seye released his very first solo song. It was called "White Noise." Before joining Gorillaz, Seye toured with other famous singers. He played with Lana Del Rey and Emeli Sandé. He also worked as a session musician for Paloma Faith. A session musician is someone who plays instruments for recordings or live shows without being a permanent band member.
Joining Gorillaz
Seye became the live bass player for the popular band Gorillaz in 2017. This is one of his most well-known roles. He even has a tattoo of a dove, which is "paloma" in Spanish. This tattoo is a special tribute to Paloma Faith, whom he worked with.
Family Life
Seye has a brother named Olugbenga Adelekan. Olugbenga is also a professional musician. He is known for playing the bass guitar in the band Metronomy.
