Joshua Idehen (born Ehimwenma Idehen) is a British-Nigerian spoken word artist, poet and musician based in Stockholm. He built his reputation on the London poetry circuit before collaborating with Mercury-nominated jazz acts The Comet Is Coming and Sons of Kemet, as well as electronic duo LV and the band Benin City. His viral 2024 single 'Mum Does the Washing' - originally a Twitter thread - took him to Glastonbury, Later... with Jools Holland and a support tour with Baxter Dury. His solo debut album *I Know You're Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try* was released on Heavenly Recordings in March 2026.
Idehen's debut album *I Know You're Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try* was released on 6 March 2026 via Heavenly Recordings, produced together with Ludvig Parment.
Idehen performed on 13 March 2026 at Bitterzoet Amsterdam and on 18 April at the Ohm Festival in Delft as part of his European tour.
Idehen announced his debut album in October 2025 and shared the first single 'It Always Was', accompanied by a music video filmed in London and Stockholm.
In November 2025, Idehen was a support act on Baxter Dury's European tour, with shows in Belfast and Dublin.
The single 'Mum Does the Washing' - originally a series of tweets - went viral and led to sold-out shows, performances at Glastonbury and Green Man, and an appearance on Later... with Jools Holland.
Joshua Idehen brings his unique blend of poetry and house beats to De Helling. The British artist combines philosophical lyrics with danceable rhythms and speaks out against racism and ideology.
Joshua Idehen takes the stage at Rotown for an intimate concert performance.
American singer-songwriter Joshua Idehen takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium.