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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Olufemi Sanyaolu |
| Born | 10 January 1968 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Genres | Blues, Funk, Yoruba music, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, photographer, poet, playwright, painter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano, bass, percussion, clarinet |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Delabel Records Virgin Records Because Music |
Keziah Jones (born Olufemi Sanyaolu on 10 January 1968) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He describes his musical style as "Blufunk", which is a fusion between raw blues elements and hard, edgy funk rhythms. Also his Nigerian roots in Yoruba music and soul music can be considered a major influence on his sound.
He is known for his distinctive style of guitar playing, including his percussive right-hand technique which is similar to a bass guitarist's slapping technique.
