Named after the Edo State capitol in Nigeria, and consisting of vocalist Joshua Idehen, saxophone/synth player Tom Leaper and drummer Theo Buckingham, Benin City's multifariousness extends to each member’s individual contribution to the music scene around London. Idehen has been a fixture on the UK spoken word circuit since the mid-2000s, creating the group A Poem Inbetween People, as well as the popular poetry night and brand Poejazzi. He has recorded with producer LV, not to mention his work has been published in an anthology collection with the legendary Linton Kwesi Johnson. Teacher and performer Theo Buckingham has played with different acts including Groove Warriors and IOTA Group. Having studied at the Belfast School of Music and the prestigious Brit School, the drummer is also endorsed by the Sonor Drums. Multi-instrumentalist and composer Tom Leaper has planted his seeds in the London jazz scene, as well as worked with various Hip-Hop artists in the city. The musician’s forté also includes flute and samples. All three continue to remain active - working on multiple music projects throughout England.