Here is a multi-talented young man who has more than paid his due to achieve his status that he so deserves.OLUFEMI is one of the finest, amazing saxophonist who is ready to make Africa proud by combining West African flavour with the Southern African flavour, creating his own unique style which he calls Afro-Soul Fusion.OLUFEMI is currently based in Johannesburg , South Africa where he performs with his band. He looks forward to recording his first album project.Acknowledging music as a life-giver i.e food for the soul, OLUFEMI concluded saying “MUSIC IS LIFE�.It all started when he was a kid, he dances around the village when the traditional drummers play in his father's compound in Akio town, Ikorodu Lagos Nigeria in the very early 80's.OLUFEMI OGUNKOYA started playing trumpet as a choir member in his local church. At the age of 24, he turns professional in his country ( Nigeria ).Amongst other styles of music, Afro beat, Highlife and Jazz is OLUFEMI'S preference; he plays for the love, power and energy of music.The multi-talented musician sings and play all brass / wind instrument and piano.Great musicians like Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Manu di Bango, Hugh masekela, Salif keta, Kola Ogunkoya and some other Jazz fathers have influenced OLUFEMI'S musicianship.OLUFEMI'S relocation to South Africa is a step to a dream fulfillment. After playing with renowned musicians both in West and Southern African, he created his own style of music called “Afro-Soul Fusion� with the element of Afro beat, Reggae, Mbaqanga, Jazz and Highlife with his amazing saxophone flavours.He is not only a Saxophonist, but also a song writer and an arranger.OLUFEMI has a nine piece big band for festivals, 4-5 piece for small functions, he also performs as trio, duet and as a solo artist. Sky is the starting point of OLUFEMI
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