Fuse ODG

Nana Richard Abiona, professionally known as Fuse ODG (born 2 December 1988), is a Ghanaian-British singer, songwriter, and rapper recognised for shaping the global rise of Afrobeats in the UK. His work blends Afro-pop, hip-hop, R&B, funk, and highlife, creating a sound rooted in African rhythm yet oriented toward international pop culture.

Born in London and raised in Ghana, Fuse returned to the UK for his secondary education, where his hybrid identity began to inform his music. His breakthrough came with the hit singles “Antenna” and “Dangerous Love,” both reaching the UK Top 10, followed by his debut album T.I.N.A. (This Is New Africa) in 2014. The project reframed Africa not as a site of lack, but as a source of innovation, confidence, and creative power.

Fuse ODG’s practice extends beyond music into cultural activism. He is a vocal advocate for African self-representation and education, launching initiatives such as the School of New Africa, which encourages people of African descent to reconnect with African history and identity. Through sound, image, and philosophy, Fuse ODG positions Afrobeats as both entertainment and cultural reclamation.