Venna

Saxophonist

Birthday April 3, 1999

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace London, England

Age 26 years old

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About

British saxophonist, producer, and composer known for contributing to Burna Boy's album Twice As Tall which won Best Global Music Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards. He is also known for his solo EPs VENOLOGY and EQUINOX, and his debut album MALIK.

Before fame

He began studying music at a young age. He learned to read music when he was 6 years old and chose the saxophone when he was 12 years old after seeing it played at school. He was already performing with bands by his early teens. He began writing and producing his own music when he was 17 years old. He released his debut EP VENOLOGY in September 2021. He released his debut studio album MALIK in September 2025.

Trivia

He is best known for playing tenor sax, but he has also been seen performing on alto sax in studio sessions and live recordings. He won a Grammy Award for his contribution to Burna Boy's Twice As Tall when he was just 21 years old.

Family life

He was born Malik Jamel Venner. He is from South London.

Associated with

He has worked with artists including WizkidKali UchisKnucksJ Hus, and Beyoncé.