RemiKabaka (27 March 1945 - 8 December 2025) was a Nigerian Afro-rock avant-garde drummer. He worked with John Martyn, Hugh Masekela, on Rhythm of the Saints by Paul Simon, and Short Cut Draw Blood by Jim Capaldi. Emerald Rose from Rinse FM interviews M.I.A and RemiKabakaJr. (from Gorillaz) to talk about British Identity, Jeremy Corbyn, #AIM's new video Finally direc... is the founder of Gorillaz Sound System and a producer for Damon Albarn’s world music side projects Africa Express and DRC Music. He was also the drummer for Bobby Womack’s 2012 live band The Bravest Band. Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Remikabakajr. Get inspired and try out new things. 122 people searched this. Composer.RemiKabaka is a music producer, art director, percussionist and voice actor, known to be the voice of Russel Hobbs, the cartoon drummer of British virtual band, Gorillaz. Remi created and performs as part of Gorillaz Sound System. RemiKabaka represents a pivotal figure in the globalisation of Nigerian percussion. His work, particularly on Paul Simon’s Rhythm of the Saints, introduced African rhythms to international audiences while maintaining cultural authenticity. Son of avant-garde drummer RemiKabaka, the multi-instrumentalist & producer has carried on family tradition as the voice of Gorillaz' drummer Russel Hobbs. He also co-produced the band's album Humanz.