Joy Oladokun

Presented by AEG PRESENTS FRANCE (L2-013910 / 3-013909). Next Thursday, April 15, the venue Les Etoiles will be filled with emotion for Joy Oladokun's return in concert to the capital. She will present her brand-new album Hope Is A Heavy Thing, freshly released on September 25. Ticket sales open Friday, October 2, 11h. Considered one of the most striking and uncategorizable voices on the current music scene, a queer musician and daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Joy Oladokun has become an essential cultural voice, addressing themes such as identity, faith, mental health, and social justice in her songs with honesty and restraint. These topics remain at the heart of Hope Is A Heavy Thing, her new album released on September 25. Produced by the artist, featuring Nigerian producer Spellz and a collaboration with Adekunle Gold, the record opens a new creative chapter, expanding her sonic palette while pursuing her reflection on identity, resilience, and belonging, with the emotional depth that has become her hallmark. The project also illustrates her ability to draw from diverse influences to create music that transcends genre and cultural boundaries. Since her breakthrough in 2020, she has released three critically acclaimed albums, was nominated for Americana Artist of the Year, and saw her protest anthem “i see america” become a finalist for the Recording Academy's Special Merit Award in the Best Song for Social Change category. Praised by The New York Times, NPR Music, and Billboard for her ability to turn quiet introspection into lasting impact, she has also performed on several national television shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, CBS Saturday Morning, and Austin City Limits. Her songs have also been featured in several major television series. Her journey is further marked by collaborations with artists such as Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Noah Kahan, and Maxo Kream. Today, she embarks on a new stage of her career with an even larger and bolder sound, confirming her ability to push musical boundaries while building bridges across cultures.