Joseph Junior Adenuga, professionally known as Skepta, is a British-Nigerian rapper, producer, and grime pioneer born on September 19, 1982, in Tottenham, London. Of Yoruba descent, Skepta is one of the most influential figures in UK music.
He gained fame as a founding member of the grime collective Boy Better Know, delivering iconic tracks like Shutdown, That’s Not Me, and Man. His 2016 album Konnichiwa won the Mercury Prize and cemented his place as a global rap heavyweight.
Skepta has collaborated with artists like Wizkid, A$AP Rocky, Pop Smoke, and J Hus. His impact bridges UK grime and Nigerian Afrobeats, with strong cultural ties to both Lagos and London.
