Soul singer and songwriter.

Phoenix Kayode began his musical career in the UK. He grew up in South
East London and as a child he joined the Lewisham Youth Theatre. This
led to him attending the London Metropolitan University where he
graduated with an honours degree in Performing Arts. Phoenix first
came to South Africa in 1997 through Phakama, a youth art programme
that encourages cultural exchange through arts on an international
basis. Phoenix fell in love with the country and realised he wanted to
continue to work in an industry where the creativity and talent was
overwhelming. He featured as the lead actor in adverts for Old Mutual,
Hunters Dry, Mercedes and Yellow Pages, which were all broadcast
internationally. In 2006 he became the host of Survivor Africa. After
he went on to take a lead role in ETV show 'Shooting Stars' where you
can catch the new series with him in later in the year.

As a song-writer Phoenix has been writing for bands in South Africa
and in the UK that have had wide commercial success. As a performer he
has been playing in Cape Town, Johannesburg and London headlining
numerous clubs. His voice is warm and sensual keeping in tradition
with some of his motown idols Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. He will
be performing in Europe in July in the run up to his album release.
The debut album from Phoenix Kayode is out on 08/08/08. His songs are
soulful and uplifting, drawing on stories about his life experience.
His infectious sound is certainly hitting South Africa in 2008.

Runway Music
Label Manager 53 Wale Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Office: 0214242156
Cell: 0790763602
Mail: sophie@runwaymusic.co.za