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English singer and guitarist

Musical artist

Rowland Kelechukwu "Kele" Okereke (born 13 October ), also known mononymously as Kele, is an English singer, songwriter, and musician.

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He is best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the indie rock band Bloc Party.^[1] Additionally, he has released six studio albums as a solo artist.

Early life

Okereke was born in Liverpool on 13 October ,^[2][3] the son of Nigerian immigrant parents.^[4] He is of Igbo descent and was raised Catholic in Edinburgh and London.^[5][6] From to , he studied English literature at King's College London.^[7]

Music career

Bloc Party

Main article: Bloc Party

In , Bloc Party released their first studio album, titled Silent Alarm. The album reached number three in the UK Albums Chart, and propelled the band to fame.

Despite this, Okereke continued to study English literature at university. Until the rele