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King Lekan is the gifted Musical Director elevating Afrobeats live experience

King Lekan is the gifted Musical Director elevating Afrobeats live experience
King Lekan is the gifted Musical Director elevating Afrobeats live experience
King Lekan and The Kingsmen Band are a prominent figure in the Afrobeats touring circuit where they have offered their expertise to major superstars including Wizkid, Davido, Asake, Fireboy, Ayra Starr, Tiwa Savage, and more.
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While Nigerian superstars are the face of Afrobeats' global ascension, there are several key individuals behind the scenes ensuring the wheels of Nigerian mainstream music maintain its smooth upward mobility.

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Among these important persons is the Musician, instrumentalist, Band leader, Music Director, Producer, and Entrepreneur King Lekan who is making a decisive contribution to Afrobeats live musical experience.

The leader of The Kingsmen Band, King Lekan, and his band are a prominent figure in the Afrobeats touring circuit where they have offered their expertise to major superstars including Wizkid, Davido, Asake, Fireboy, Ayra Starr, Tiwa Savage, and more.

King Lekan performing alongside Ayra Starr
King Lekan performing alongside Ayra Starr

A musician per excellence, King Lekan's talent speaks for itself. As the leader of the Kingsmen, he brings his skills of musical arrangement and production to the band which makes them highly sought after for their ability to elevate the artistry of musicians and create a rich Afrobeats live experience.

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As an artist, King Lekan consistently showcases the artistry that makes him the most sought-after musical director in the diaspora. Since launching his career as a musical artist, King Lekan has artistically expressed himself through impressive music.

King Lekan
King Lekan

In 2020, he released 'No Time' which he followed up with the instrumental album 'Sounds From Lagos' a year later. King Lekan's most recent project is the impressive EP 'Throne' which showcased his ability to craft Afropop records with musical depth. 

As Afrobeats is making strides internationally, King Lekan and his Kingsmen Band are contributing to its success through elevating live music. They were on hand when Wizkid sold out the Madison Square Garden and performed with Davido on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.

King Lekan on stage
King Lekan on stage
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The Kingsmen were part of Asake's North American tour that documented his era-defining rise. They were also present when Ayra Starr dazzled listeners across North America and Europe including her history-making pyramid stage performance at the 2024 Glastonbury Festival.

They performed next to Grammy winner Tems on her tour of Europe and her landmark performance at Jimmy Kimmel Live. They also directed the music when Mr Eazi took on the storied Coachella stage.

King Lekan on stage with Fireboy
King Lekan on stage with Fireboy

Whether it is Fireboy's European tour, Omah Lay's triumph across Europe, and BNXN's serenading concerts across North America, The Kingsmen led by King Lekan were always called upon to create an unforgettable experience.

As Nigerian mainstream music is enjoying global success and patronage, King Lekan and The Kingsmen must be appreciated for their key contributions in assisting Nigerian stars spread the gospel of Afrobeats through amazing live music.

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