Seye Adelekan


Seye Adelekan, sometimes known mononymously as Seye, is a Nigerian British bassist and singer-songwriter, best known as the live bassist for Gorillaz since 2017.

Early life

Seye Adelekan was born in Nigeria to a father who worked in the oil industry. He grew up in Lagos, Netherlands, Ecuador and south-east London.

Career

Seye's music career began in 2007. In 2012 Seye released his debut solo single "White Noise".
Seye toured with Lana Del Rey, Emeli Sandé and worked as session musician for Paloma Faith, before joining Gorillaz in 2017. He has a tattoo of a dove as a tribute to Faith.

Personal life

Seye's brother Olugbenga Adelekan is also a professional musician best known as the bassist for the band Metronomy.