Meansjoy Presents Ayo Bamidele

Ayo Bamidele is an independent singer-songwriter whose music blends soul and folk in a style all his own. Often compared to Richie Havens, Terry Callier, and Bill Withers, he writes with honesty and depth, exploring love, loss, joy, struggle, and the challenges of everyday life. His songs balance matters of the heart with reflections on social issues, self-growth, and personal development—earning him the description from Melody Maker as creating “music for grownups.”
With a rich, soulful voice and a distinctive self-taught guitar style, Ayo has built a reputation as both an expressive performer and a prolific artist, releasing 19 solo albums to date. Most recently, he has been collaborating with producer Brendan Lynch—best known for his work with Paul Weller on Wildwood and Stanley Road. Together they’ve recorded two albums: The Master Tapes (2024) and The Recorder (August 2025).