Kele Okereke released his first solo album, titled The Boxer on 21 June 2010, through Wichita / Polydor in the UK and Europe and Glassnote Records for the rest of the world. The album was released under the name Kele, dropping his surname. Okereke explained the album title, saying "as a boxer, you have to rely on nobody else but yourself to achieve what it is you want to achieve. Even though you take hits, you have to keep focus on your priorities and keep going. I thought that was an inspiring image". The first single from the album Tenderoni was released on 14 June 2010.
Okereke sees the 'Kele' brand as a way for him to embrace his interest in dance music. "I've been into clubbing for years. I've said from the beginning I'm into dance, it gets me excited and I think this record is going to go some way to prove that to people, hopefully." - Kele Okereke
In September 2011 it was announced that Kele would be releasing a follow up to The Boxer; an EP titled The Hunter.
On 23 July 2014 Kele announced his second solo album, entitled Trick, to be released on his own label Lilac Records via Kobalt Label Services on 13 October 2014.
He released his third album Fatherland on 6 October 2017 under his full name Kele Okereke. The album features the singles Streets Been Talking and Grounds For Resentment feat. Olly Alexander. Fatherland also features the duet Versions of Us with Grammy-winning English singer and songwriter Corinne Bailey Rea
In January 2019, Leave to Remain a new musical written by Okereke and Matt Jones debuted in London. Announced in September 2018, the musical about an interracial gay couple was preceded by the single Not the Drugs Talking which showed a move back towards beats following the more acoustic Fatherland. Telling a love story through the Prism of Brexit, the new show is accompanied by a tie-in album of new songs. Speaking about the subject matter and his feelings on the UK in 2019, Okereke claimed that “It’s not a time that I’ve been proud to be British. It’s an ugly time”.
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The TV spreading lies
Looks like all we can do to stay alive, is stay inside
Look me in the eye
See how far we've come
And I'd do it all again for you
My little one
A penthouse with an ocean view
Is all I want, as long as I have you
The waves would drift into our room
Carry us out under the moon
And dolphins would swim up to our feet
You, what would I do without you, my love?
You, my love
And to my left, thunderclouds loom
I'm reminded of how far we've come
You taught me how to ride with no hands
If I could do what you could do
A lightning strike in any room
We'll been dining out, on more than poor leaves
You, what would I do without you, my love?
You, my love
Nothing but good vibes
No more bloodshot eyes
Apply the root lock, suspend the breath
This is where I remember my dreams
Let's not waste our time
Let's move to Margate in our prime
And watch the Northern Lights glow
As we go, slow
You
You
Dark days upon us
Difficult times are upon us
The TV spreading lies
The media is spreading misinformation
Looks like all we can do to stay alive, is stay inside
In order to survive, our only option is to stay indoors
Look me in the eye
Directly face the reality
See how far we've come
Acknowledge the progress we have made
And I'd do it all again for you
I am willing to go through it all once more for you
My little one
My beloved
When high-pressure days are all but through
When stressful times come to an end
A penthouse with an ocean view
A luxurious place with a scenic view of the ocean
Is all I want, as long as I have you
Having you by my side is the most important thing to me
The waves would drift into our room
The calming waves would enter our living space
Carry us out under the moon
Transport us under the moonlit night
And dolphins would swim up to our feet
Dolphins would playfully come close to us
You, what would I do without you, my love?
I cannot imagine my life without you, my love
And to my left, thunderclouds loom
Storm clouds approach from the left
I'm reminded of how far we've come
It reminds me of the progress we have made
You taught me how to ride with no hands
You taught me to be carefree and take risks
If I could do what you could do
If I could match your abilities
A lightning strike in any room
A sudden burst of energy in any situation
We'll been dining out, on more than poor leaves
We will have extravagant meals
Nothing but good vibes
Only positive energy
No more bloodshot eyes
No more tired and strained eyes
Apply the root lock, suspend the breath
Practice controlling the body and mind
This is where I remember my dreams
This is where I find inspiration and remember my aspirations
Let's not waste our time
Let's make the most of our time
Let's move to Margate in our prime
Let's relocate to Margate while we are at our best
And watch the Northern Lights glow
Observe the captivating phenomenon of the Northern Lights
As we go, slow
Taking our time and enjoying the journey
You
You, my love
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Written by: Rowland Kelechukwu Okereke
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