Musical Artist
Chiedu Oraka is a British rapper from Hull, Yorkshire, known for his introspective lyrics and grime style, which often explores his experiences as a Black person in Northern England. He is the co-founder of the music collective and record label, ROOM 73.

Career highlights
Musical themes: Oraka’s music addresses topics such as his identity as a “Black Yorkshireman,” mental health, and working-class life, particularly on his 2024 mixtape, Misfit.
Collaborations and performances:

In 2025, he was chosen to be an opening act for Coldplay’s stadium shows in Hull.
He has performed at major festivals like Glastonbury and Radio 1’s Big Weekend.
He has supported prominent artists including Stormzy, Akala, and KRS-One.

Awards and recognition:
Oraka won the “Newcomer of the Year” award at the Northern Music Awards in March 2025.
His single “Darcy” was featured on Spotify’s “Grime Shutdown” playlist for over 300 days.
He was the first artist to perform a freestyle for BBC Radio 1’s “Future Flex”.

Personal life and influences
Background: Oraka was raised by his mother on a council estate in North Hull and is of Nigerian descent. He has frequently spoken about experiencing racism and feeling like an outsider in a predominantly white city.
Inspiration: He has cited his mother as one of his greatest inspirations.
Social advocacy: He uses his platform to speak on racial issues and to provide representation for marginalized communities in Northern England
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