BUWA in Concert: Songs of Life, Love, & Positivity

Prepare to be uplifted and inspired by the incredible Buwa! Known for his soul-stirring voice and magnetic stage presence, Buwa brings a dynamic blend of music from his experience singing soul, pop, R&B, and musical theatre to the stage. Whether you’re a longtime fan or experiencing his talent for the first time, his performance is sure to leave you with goosebumps and a heart full of joy. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music that will touch your soul and leave you feeling inspired!

British Columbia based, Nigerian performer Buwa is an artist you want to keep on your radar. Drawing influences from the late Whitney Houston, as well as Jill Scott, India Arie, Billy Porter, and Brenda Fassie – Buwa is an exciting contemporary soul artist, with pop and R&B sensibilities and a penchant for storytelling, for whom, music has always played an important place. Buwa channels his creativity into poetry and performance art appearing in various stage productions on Vancouver Island where he resides. Recognized for his infectious melodies, his versatile voice and captivating song writing, Buwa has released two EPs: Olu [2019] and Road Signs [2016], along with handful of captivating singles. Recently he starred in the Principal Role of "Lola" in the hit musical "Kinky Boots" He uses his music and talents to change the way the world sees Africa.

Learn more about Buwa here:

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Website: www.buwa.ca

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Buwa will be joined on some of his songs by pianist Kenton Willem (A.K.A. Kenni) a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger from Nanaimo, B.C., whose music is anchored in emotion and guided by intuition. Kenton has performed with countless ensembles, from one-on-one duos to roaring big bands, and has been recognized for both their playing and writing, including a Downbeat Student Music Award for original composition and a full-tuition Jimmy Lyons Scholarship to Berklee College of Music, where they completed a dual degree in performance and jazz composition, alongside a minor in contemporary and classical conducting.

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