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Joy Oladokun

November 13 at 8pm

At Howard Theatre-DC

Northwest Washington, Washington

Take the metro to the Shaw-Howard U station on the green or yellow line for a short walk to the venue.
Reviewers note that the bar accepts credit and debit cards, and prices can be checked online beforehand.
Visitors mention that the venue offers a standing-room layout where the stage remains visible from nearly anywhere.

Joy Oladokun brings candid songwriting and a clear, soulful voice bridging folk, pop and R&B to the Howard Theatre stage for The Heavy Things Tour, with support from Houston Kendrick.

Joy Oladokun

Joy Oladokun

Queer Nigerian American folk‑pop singer‑songwriter

Headliner


Joy Oladokun is an American singer‑songwriter whose music blends folk, pop and R&B, drawing on her identity as a queer Nigerian American. She has released several albums, including *Hope Is a Heavy Thing* (2026), and is known for heartfelt lyrics that explore faith, identity, grief and social justice. The Howard Theatre concert on 13 Nov 2026 will feature her as the sole headlining act.

What are you into?

  • Soulful vocals
  • Candid songwriting
  • Folk and R&B
  • The Heavy Things Tour
  • Howard Theatre-DC
  • Northwest Washington
  • Washington

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