Jordan Adetunji
Profession: Musician
Born: February 25, 1999
Age: 27 years old
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Croydon, London, England
Known for: Kehlani
Biography
Jordan Adetunji is a multi-talented British-Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter known for his unique music style which is a fusion of Afrobeats, hip hop and punk.
Adetunji was born in Croydon, a town in England and later moved to Belfast, largest city of Northern Ireland, at the age of 10. He was raised by a Nigerian mother, and was introduced to music with a diverse range of musical influences, which include the likes Michael Jackson, Busta Rhymes, and The Weeknd.
He began doing music in his teenage years, when he started playing musical instruments like the trumpet and drums. He was already experimenting with rap, drawing inspiration from video game soundtracks and the grime scene by the age of 15.
Jordan rose to fame for with his songs “Wokeup!” In 2020. The song caught the attention of Oli Sykes, the lead vocalist of Bring Me the Horizon, and led to his signing with RCA Records.
He had his major breakthrough in May 2024 with the release of “Kehlani,” a song which was named after the American singer, Kehlani. The song went viral on TikTok, enjoyed massive streaming and also a UK Top 10 chart position.
Jordan successive outing on the song “Kehlani,” can’t be measured as he later signed with 300 Entertainment and Warner Records UK.
He released his mixtape A Jaguar’s Dream, featuring collaborations with artists like Lil Baby and Bryson Tiller, in May 2025.
Career Timeline
- 2020 – Wokeup! (Single) – Singer
- 2023 – Rock ‘n’ Rave – Mixtape
- 2024 – Kehlani (single)– Singer
- 2024 – Kehlani Remix feat. Kehlani – Singer
- 2025 – A Jaguar’s Dream – Mixtape Release
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Jordan Adebowale Adetunji
- Nationality: British-Nigerian
- Height: 6ft 1in
- Parents: Mr Adetunji
- Relatives: David Adetunji (Cousin, Music Producer)
- Official Websites: jordanadetunji.com, https://www.instagram.com/jordanadetunji/
Trivia
- Jordan’s stage name is derived from his full name, Jordan Adebowale Adetunji.
- He was influenced by artists like Michael Jackson, Busta Rhymes, and The Weeknd.
- Jordan started playing musical instruments most especially the trumpet at the age of 15.
- He became known for his punk song “Wokeup!” in 2020.
- Jordan was scouted by Oli Sykes of Bring Me the Horizon.
- He was signed by the RCA Record label in 2023.
- His song became popular on the TikTok platform in 2024.
- He was signed by the 300 Entertainment and Warner Records UK in 2024.
- He released his mixtape A Jaguar’s Dream in 2025.
- Jordan is of Nigerian descent.
- His parents are from Ondo state
- He relocated from London to Belfast at the age of 10.
- Jordan has a cousin named David Adetunji, who is a music producer.
- His sounds has always been a reflection of his personal experiences.