Grammy-winning saxophonist, producer, and creative force from South London, Venna will release his long-awaited debut album MALIK on September 5: a genre-defying journey through jazz, soul, hip-hop, and alternative R&B. A musical visionary who transcends genres, Venna invites listeners to fully surrender to the sensory world he creates in his music. The album is a deeply personal and spiritually charged project, featuring contributions from the likes of Yussef Dayes, Rocco Palladino, and Elijah Fox, and also marks Venna’s debut as a vocalist.
After years of international touring and studio credits with artists such as Burna Boy, Wizkid, Snoh Aalegra, and Beyoncé, Venna is now stepping fully into his own spotlight. He has previously collaborated with artists like J Hus, Arlo Parks, MIKE, Greentea Peng, and 6LACK, and in 2020 he received a Grammy for his work on Burna Boy’s Twice As Tall. In 2024, Venna performed at festivals including North Sea Jazz, We Out Here, Montreux, and Lowlands, and embarked on his first headlining tour across the UK and Europe. In 2025, he returns with a new tour across 12 cities, including Paradiso on December 2.