High-Life | Jazz | Hip Hop | Soul | Afrobeat

A singular evolving sound shaped by highlife, jazz, hip hop, soul and afrobeat.

Performing live in London.

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Aro Kuma

/á-rò koo-má/

Aro Kuma is a British-Nigerian artist, guitarist and producer based in London.

Formerly releasing music as Zero-B1, his work combines high-life, Afrobeat, jazz, soul and hip hop through live instrumentation and guitar-led arrangements.

Current releases include live session recordings of Obianuju and Oh My Baby, filmed with a full band as part of an ongoing series of performances and recordings.

For bookings and press: admin@arokuma.com

Inside the Aro Kuma Village

  • unreleased rehearsal footage

  • alternate versions and demos

  • writing sessions and process clips

  • early access to live recordings

  • updates from upcoming performances

  • works in progress that may never be publicly released