After a brief spell with Elektra Records – Ola decided to set up his own label, Rugged Ram Records at a time when few artists dared to believe they could define themselves and control their musical output. Ola has gone onto become an artist whose shows out number most and a reputation as one of the finest live performers in the UK. He has written and arranged six albums with the latest ‘The Devoured Man’ taking him on tour dates across the UK and Europe as well as visits to the US.

Ola’s music encompasses his African roots as well as the soul, jazz and funk of the music he heard in his childhood. His songs document the social and policitcal issues of the day and the universal subjects of love and loss. The lyrics are often cryptic, sometimes profound and reach parts of the soul that modern music often refuses to delve into. Ola’s shows are full of passion, joy and comedy with an ability to connect with his audience that is quite breathtaking no matter whom no matter where with a four and a half octave range voice that is capitavating with its sheer range and power. Ola has guested with some of America’s finest soul and jazz artists including Diane Reeves, Gladys Knight, Al Jarreau, Patti Labelle, Roberta Flack, Joe Zawinul, Natalie Cole, and Roy Hargrove.

‘Britains finest.’
Blues & Soul Magazine