Where Side Street Boyz began​

Side Street Boyz has been changing lives for two years. Our programmes and our advocacy work has travelled the world.

It all started in 2020, with three Nigerian students entering a competition.

Their goal? To provide artistic and musical opportunities for people in developing countries.​

Fidelis Michel, Abraham Chuks and Philip Ogiamien were determined to create a sound that put the user at the heart of music. It had to be robust, affordable and made using materials that could be locally sourced. It had to be supportive for the needs of those with lack of finance, education and opportunity.

The trio took their own music a step further. Fidelis, Abraham and Philip travelled around Nigeria and they recorded their first song with support from CES Entertainment Group, a local UK organisation.

Seeing first-hand how quickly music could transform a life, they were easily persuaded to develop their work further.