Artist, Leader, Missionary and Builder of dreams

Bez Idakula is a multi-talented artist, leader, and missionary who has consistently defied boundaries, inspired change, and elevated the creative landscape. With a career that spans over 15 years, he has built a legacy as a genre-defying musician, an advocate for creatives, and a catalyst for spiritual and cultural renewal.

From the start, Bez cultivated a unique sound that seamlessly blended African beats, pop, soul, and R&B into a revolutionary alternative style. His critically acclaimed debut album, Super Sun (2011), was a global sensation, earning praise from The Boston Globe, Rolling Stone, BBC, MTV, Essence, and Vogue. Bez made history as the first African artist to premiere a video on BET, headlined stages at prestigious events like South by Southwest (SXSW) and the pre-Olympic games in London, and represented Africa on a global scale at platforms such as Harvard African Business Conference and MIDEM Artist Accelerator in Cannes.

Throughout his career, Bez has shown an unwavering commitment to live music and authenticity. His sophomore album, Gbagyi Child, celebrated the sounds of his hometown, while The Light refined his artistry with a modern afro-pop edge. In 2021, his fourth album, Sacred Songs and Solos, marked a powerful shift, reflecting his deep faith and calling to create worship music that transforms lives.

Beyond his music, Bez is a passionate builder of communities and dreams. He founded a creative hub in Nigeria to provide free studio and rehearsal space to local musicians. Now based in Cambridge, UK, Bez continues this legacy to empower emerging leaders, with Made to Shine as a flagship initiative. He and his wife also lead a weekly discipleship course, nurturing the next generation of Christian leaders.

After a season of profound spiritual growth and a 10-city UK worship tour, Bez is stepping back into the music scene with renewed purpose. His mission is clear: to craft music that transcends boundaries, carries the message of hope, and bridges the sacred and the secular.

Whether as a guitarist, mentor, or visionary leader, Bez remains dedicated to impacting the world through music, discipleship, and innovation. With a heart for God and a passion for people, Bez Idakula is poised to inspire a new era of creativity and purpose.