Hire Nia Ekanem | Guitarist in London

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From£550

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About Nia

I just came off tour with Fleur East and played in front of 800+ people each night. What an experience, lots of singalongs with the crowd!

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Guitarist

London

Public liability insurance of £10 million

My name is Nia Ekanem, I am a singer, songwriter & musician. I would describe my sound as as acoustic, soulful with an element of pop. I play both guitar and piano and have been playing for over 10years now. I started playing in church, where I got all my musical inspiration from and my chops. As well as playing in church, I also sang in the choir, something I am grateful for, because I would not be performing all around the world if not for that. Fast forward, I am now a singer, songwriter, musician, I already released several successful singles, including "Night & Day", which you can listen to on all streaming platforms, and "Fadin", which have both received critical acclaim and airplay on radio stations across the UK, including: BBC Radio, Beats1, CapitalXtra and more. My music is a refreshing mix of pop and soul, with powerful and melodic hooks as well as memorable lyrics that will have audiences singing along from the first note. But my talent extends far beyond my music. With a captivating stage presence and a natural ability to connect with audiences, I deliver unforgettable live performances that leave fans wanting more. I have sold out my most recent headline show in June 2022 blowing the audience away and is currently supporting Fleur East on her latest tour. Looking forward to hearing from you and making your event special x

Nia

5 out of 5

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Nia's Reviews

5 out of 5

Great performance. Noenye really captivated our clients and very engaging with the audience.

5 out of 5

I got Nia to sing at my birthday gathering and what a performer. We enjoyed ourselves, especially during the singalongs

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Nia's Song list

1. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On

2. Florence and the Machine - You've got the love

3. Outcast - Hey Ya

4. Outcast - Ms Jackson

5. Ben.E King - Stand by me

6. Bill Withers - Lean on me

7. Sam Cooke - A Change is gonna come

8. Bob Marley - No Woman No Cry

9. Bob Marley - Three Little Birds

10. Bob Marley - Redemption Song

11. Adele - Someone Like You

12. Adele - Make you feel my love

13. Alicia Keys - If I ain't got you

14. Chris Stapleton - Tennesse Whiskey

15. Tracy Chapman - Fast Cars

16. The Impressions - People Get Ready

17. John Mayer - Waiting for the world to change

18. Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud

19. Justin Bieber - Anyone

20. The Beatles - Let ie be

21. Monophonics - Begin you

22. James Bay - Wild Love

23. Bob Dylan - Knocking on Heavens Door

24. Whitney Houston - My love is your love

25. Bruno Mars - Billionaire

26. Bob Marley - Is this love

27. Harry Styles - Falling

28. Justin Bieber - Holy

29. Coldplay - Fix You

30. Rihanna - Found love

Nia's Prices

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Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£250
Up to 1 hour	£550
Up to 2 hours	£850
Up to 3 hours	£1080

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My clients love that I engage them into my performances. We have a great time singing along, laughing and creating a moment we both will remember. I am passionate about music and always aim to deliver my best for my clients.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I have performed at, Union Chapel, o2 Indigo, Bush Hall, Omera, Servant Jazz Quarter and many more.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I have been influenced by artist such as, Bob Marley, Ed Sheehan, JP Cooper, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Nina Simone, Bill Withers.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

My most high profile gig I have performed at was the Union Chapel, where I performed in front of 800+ people. What a night!

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I will always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event please just let me know

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and I actually offer this service for free.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually set up about 30mins to an hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

My set lists is crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, I am definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring my own instrument to play acoustically.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.

Musicianship

Genres:

Acoustic, Christmas, Easy listening, Originals, Gospel, Pop, Covers, R&B, Soul, Motown

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Instruments:

Guitar, Piano

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Event types:

Private event, Corporate event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Recording session, Concert, Charity event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Songwriter

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