THEHONESTGUY is a JUNO Award-winning Nigerian-Canadian R&B artist blending timeless soul with contemporary storytelling. Drawing from R&B, gospel, jazz, and Nigerian heritage, his music explores love, healing, and self-discovery.
With acclaimed releases including VELVET SOUL and DON’T DISTURB THE GROOVE: AFROSOUL, he continues shaping a modern, culturally rooted sound.
Genre: R&B, soul
Ages 19+
THEHONESTGUY is a JUNO Award-winning Nigerian-Canadian R&B artist known for blending timeless soul with contemporary storytelling. Rooted in honesty and vulnerability, his music draws from classic R&B, gospel, jazz, and the rhythms and melodies of his Nigerian heritage, creating a sound that feels both familiar and distinctly his own.
Through acclaimed releases, including the JUNO Award-winning album VELVET SOUL, and his most recent release DON’T DISTURB THE GROOVE: AFROSOUL, THEHONESTGUY has established himself as one of Canada's most compelling independent voices. His warm vocals, thoughtful songwriting, and rich live arrangements have earned him a devoted audience and a reputation for delivering deeply human records that resonate across generations.
Equally captivating on stage, THEHONESTGUY has built a reputation for intimate, soulful performances that translate the warmth of his recordings into unforgettable live experiences. Whether exploring love, longing, healing, or self-discovery, his music is guided by a simple belief: authenticity never goes out of style.
With new music continuing to expand his sound and celebrate his roots, THEHONESTGUY is helping shape a modern vision of R&B that bridges cultures, generations, and traditions.
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Ticket page: doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM.
Saturday, November 7
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Drake Underground · 1150 Queen St West
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