Mike Aremu can easily be
seen as one of the front-runners of world-class saxophone players but
what sets this distinguished musician apart is his ability to draw from
traditional Nigerian sounds to create a sound that represents both
creative-passion and his culture.
Growing
up in Niger state, Nigeria (West Africa), and his musical interest started from
the age of eight where in Church each child was encouraged in playing a musical
instrument, from there with some basic lessons and determination by 1995 he
decided to make the full transition and concentrate solely on the Saxophone.
Mike is the convener of the biggest jazz concert in Nigeria, Sax Appeal, a concept which is geared towards the rebirth and promotion of live musical performances in Nigeria. Also as an objective, to create a platform for interaction between Sponsoring Organization, Corporate Executives and Entrepreneurs coming together under an entertainment friendly environment. Sax Appeal has featured renowned artists like: Kenny , Judith Sephuma, kunle Ayo, Yolanda Brown and many more.
He has also been bestowed on this innovative Saxophone composer where he adds TOMA Awards (Today’s Gospel Music Awards) and AMEN Awards on his list of gongs. Received Best Instrumental Album of the Year and Best Gospel Music Video of the Year. He was also nominated twice at the KORA Award’s in 2003 which is Africa’s best known and recognized mainstream music awards ceremony. JCI’s TOYP (Ten Outstanding Young People) – Best self-developed personality.
Mike Aremu will be ministering at The Experience Lagos on Friday December 6 at Tafawa Balewa Square. Be there!
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