Eyitemi: Fighter
24th July 2025
British-Nigerian singer-songwriter 2x BBC Jazz Awards innovation panel judge, EyiTemi, releases her self-funded single “Fighter” that charts her journey from early childhood trauma in Nigeria to creative empowerment as a recording artist.
“Fighter” has already received high praise from national radio stations including selection by China Moses’s Late Night Track of the Week on JazzFM. Fighter is a celebration of the full journey and the tenacity needed to beat the odds. The track incorporates both Yoruba and English blending EyiTemi's honest and raw storytelling style with soul, afro, jazz, spoken word and gospel with production by Mobo nominated Femi Temowo.
A story of universal resilience
Based in London but raised in Nigeria, EyiTemi’s story reveals how breaking through early trauma and self-doubt becomes the catalyst for creative growth. A core message that’s resonant for many communities:
"Every day is day one. I want people to know they can always start again."
She channels her struggle into a superpower, unlocking creativity and inspiring others through authentic storytelling and vulnerability. "This isn't just about my journey" says EyiTemi "I’m showing how our deepest struggles can become our greatest sources of creative power. Everyone has a story to tell and everyone deserves the chance to start again."
The single launch coincides with the announcement of three immersive performances: World Heart Beat (Vauxhall, September), London Jazz Festival (Ealing, November - a rare third appearance at the festival) and Colne Road Studios (Twickenham, December). Each show explores a different chapter of EyiTemi’s growth from self-doubt to creative power and the first performance doubles as a live recording session for her limited edition EP.