Rowland Kelechukwu "Kele" Okereke, also known mononymously as Kele, is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the indie rock band Bloc Party. Additionally, he has released six studio albums as a solo artist.
Okereke performing in November 2018
Bloc Party performing in January 2006
Okereke performing in 2009
Bloc Party are an English rock band that was formed in London in 1999 by co-founders Kele Okereke and Russell Lissack. They are joined in the band's current iteration by Louise Bartle and touring bassist Harry Deacon. Former members Matt Tong, Gordon Moakes and Justin Harris left the band in 2013, 2015 and 2023 respectively. Their brand of music, whilst rooted in rock, retains elements of other genres such as electronica and house music.
Bloc Party performing live in 2019. From Left to Right: Lissack, Okereke, Harris, and Bartle
Bloc Party's Lissack and Okereke on stage in Cardiff in October 2005
Bloc Party at The Brixton Academy, London, UK. October 2005.
Bloc Party performing in 2015.