Vxlentine
Vxlentine makes music because he has to. For him, it's more than just sound — it’s survival. Music has been his outlet through some of life’s darkest moments, a space where he can process pain, reflect, and stay grounded when everything else feels unstable. Without it, he’s not sure he’d still be here.
Drawing from personal struggles with mental health and a life full of heavy moments, Vxlentine turns his emotions into songs that are raw, honest, and deeply human. His sound blends soulful vocals, subtle storytelling, and emotionally charged production — sometimes as direct confessions, sometimes through metaphor, and sometimes by stepping into someone else’s shoes. Whether it’s his own truth or channeling the stories of others, his music and acting work together as his way of speaking when words alone aren’t enough.
Every performance, every lyric, every harmony is a piece of that journey — and for listeners, a reminder that they’re not alone in theirs.
Vxlentine
Valentine Olukoga is an award-winning actor and youth facilitator from South-East London, known for his powerful performances on stage and screen, and his deep commitment to empowering young people through the arts.
He gained critical acclaim for his lead role as Obembe in The Fishermen (New Perspectives/Trafalgar Studios), winning Best Lead Actor at the British Black Theatre Awards. His stage credits include The Suicide (National Theatre), Liberian Girl (Royal Court), and Burning Bird (Unicorn Theatre). On screen, he’s appeared in Unforgotten (ITV), Enterprice (BBC3), and In the Land of Saints and Sinners alongside Liam Neeson.
Valentine’s journey from being supported by Synergy Theatre Project during incarceration to becoming a professional actor shapes his powerful work with young people today. Through Inovision and other platforms, he leads creative workshops in acting, voice, and storytelling—particularly with those facing barriers—using drama to inspire confidence and self-expression.
Passionate about real change, Valentine brings lived experience, professional craft, and heartfelt mentorship into every room he walks into—onstage or off.
