save has announced a special one-off performance in London, A night with Sekouwhich will take place at Camden’s iconic KOKO on Monday 14th December 2026.
Tickets go on general sale on Friday at 10 a.m., with an artist sale opening Wednesday at 9 a.m. for fans who subscribe to Sekou’s mailing list.
“I’m so excited to play KOKO – it’s been on my bucket list for a while,” “Dangerous Lover” the singer said in a statement. “I’ve been to so many shows here, Cleo Sol, Olivia Dean, Little Simz; it’s really exciting and such a moment to play here.”
The announcement comes amid a breakout period for the rising neo-soul star, who recently completed a sold-out UK and European headline run, including a standout show at London’s Earth Theatre. This weekend, Sekou will bring his energetic live set Capital FM’s Summertime Ball with Barclay Card at Wembley Stadium before heading stateside for the second leg of his headline tour. Demand for US dates has been equally strong, with shows selling out in major markets including Brooklyn, San Francisco and Washington, DC
Later this summer, Sekou will also appear at All Points Eastjoins a lineup headlined by Jorja Smith and Thames.
The British singer/songwriter returned in August 2025 with “Capturing Bodies” – a slick neo-pop soul single that introduced his mixtape ‘IA World We Don’t Belong Pt. 1’was released that November. The five-track project marked a defining moment in his artistic development, pairing nostalgic songwriting with contemporary production and further cementing his reputation as one of British music’s most exciting emerging voices.
Momentum has only continued to build throughout 2026. Earlier this year, he traveled to San Francisco to support Sam Smith under theirs To be free residency, where the pair performed Smith’s hit “Too Good at Goodbye” Together. He later did his BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge debut with performances by “Capturing Bodies” and a cover of Justin Bieber’s “Yukon”following his appearance on Bieber’s 2025 album ‘SWAG’.
In April, Sekou released the infectious substance “Dangerous Lover”which gives a new insight into the next phase of his musical journey and hints at more new material to come.
Sekou – Dangerous Lover (lyric video)
Long regarded as one of Britain’s most promising young talents, Sekou first gained widespread attention after appearing in the top 10 list for BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2024 voting. Since then he has delivered acclaimed performances at Later… with Jools Holland and at 2025 TIFF Tribute Awardswhile also becoming the youngest nominee ever for BRIT’s Rising Star Award.
Along the way, he has collaborated with an impressive list of artists, including Central Cee and Kevin Abstractwhile earning public praise from Elton John – further proof that Sekou’s rapid ascent has only just begun.
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