Tony Njoku: All Our Knives Are Always Sharp
The genre-defying musician’s new album brings together a remarkable cast of Black British voices, and is rooted in themes of cultural resistance and community.
For this performance, Tony Njoku is joined by special guests Gaika, Damsel Elysium and Coby Sey.
Njoku is an award-winning British composer and multidisciplinary artist known for creating emotionally resonant, genre-blurring music paired with striking visual work.
His distinctive fusion of styles has positioned him as a bold and innovative voice in contemporary experimental music, earning critical acclaim from Pitchfork, Dazed, Clash and many more.
In July 2025, Njoku returned with new album All Our Knives Are Always Sharp, a sonically expansive and emotionally charged second album.
Rooted in themes of spiritual preparedness, cultural resistance and championing community, the album unfolds through Njoku’s signature blend of electronic abstraction, falsetto-led songwriting and cinematic composition.
Featuring powerful collaborations with Tricky, GAIKA, Ghostpoet, Coby Sey, James Massiah and Space Afrika, All Our Knives Are Always Sharp is philosophical, political and personal, with each guest bringing a vital new layer to the conversation.
Need to know
Flashing light effects and haze are used during this performance.
For your visit
This event is held at the Purcell Room Southbank Centre
The Purcell Room is located in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, which is open from 90 minutes before events start until they finish. It’s closed at all other times.
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The Purcell Room is an auditorium located within our Queen Elizabeth Hall.
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