Idowu Santana Band Expands Global Reach After Successful UK Tour, Unveils New Album

The Idowu Santana Band has continued its rise on the international music scene following a successful tour of the United Kingdom, where it thrilled audiences in Birmingham, Manchester and London before introducing its latest album, Roll Up.

Under the leadership of bandleader and creative director Ojo Idowu Gbenga, popularly known as Idowu Santana, the group has built a reputation for energetic live performances, exceptional musicianship and impressive on-stage chemistry.

Rather than placing the spotlight on a single performer, the ensemble thrives on teamwork, with each member playing a key role in delivering its distinctive sound. Their performances are driven by precise coordination, blending rhythm, melody and rich instrumentation into an engaging live experience.

The lineup features Odewale Adewuyi Israel on the talking drum, Adebayo Joshua Shola on jazz drums and Adebisi Temitope Mathew on tenor vocals. Bassey Roland Edet handles keyboards, while Ating Louis Louis delivers lead guitar melodies alongside bassist Ojo Taiwo Adeniyi.

The band’s brass section is led by saxophonist Ating Emanuel Bassey, with Adams Thompson Omoredo providing bass backing vocals. Aderibigbe Oluwayemisi Esther and Iwelu Mary Nkechi complete the vocal ensemble, adding layered harmonies that enrich the group’s performances.