Monkey Shoulder, Worldwide FM dazzle Jazzhole with £10,000 support

As part of giving back to the grassroots music community, Monkey Shoulder Initiative has rewarded Jazzhole, a revered cultural institution in Lagos with over 30 years of history, for its immense contributions to preserving Nigerian music and its role in connecting local talent to the global cultural scene with a fund support of £10,000. The well-attended event was graced by some of the finest names in the Nigerian culture scene that includes VJ Adams, Ike Onyema, Bizzle Osikoya, Joey Akan, Lord Sky, Chigozie Obi, Yetunde Kuti, Crowd Kontroller, Dope Caesar amongst others. Olakunle Tejuoso, founder of Jazzhole, expressed his gratitude.

He said: “We are immensely grateful to Monkey Shoulder for the incredible support through the Studio Monkey Shoulder initiative. This partnership has allowed us to breathe new life into rare and unreleased recordings that showcase Nigeria’s rich musical history, preserving the essence of African music for future generations and sharing this cultural treasure with the world.” Speaking to his experience, media personality and music enthusiast, VJ Adams, said, “The energy at the event was incredible.



It wasn’t just about the music – it was about celebrating the underground music community that’s been shaping our culture for years. To see platforms like Jazzhole, supported by Studio Monkey Shoulder, championing these artists and preserving the essence of our sounds was inspiring..