Early Life, Training & Spiritual Formation
Rooted in Sacred Calling, Refined in African & Classical Rigor
Born on 2 May 1974 in Ilorin, Kwara State, Segun Oluwayomi grew up in a
musically active Christian home. His father, Samuel Ajayi Ogunyomi, a singer and
professional driver who played the indigenous flute, shaped his early exposure to congregational music
alongside the vibrant church atmosphere of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Sabo Oke, Ilorin.
After attending Saint Barnabas Primary School and Government Secondary School in Ilorin, his formal
instrumental training began in 1989 on the trumpet under Mr. Kayode Samuel (now
Professor of Music) at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Sabo Oke. He had been directed there by his then
CAC Choir Master, Elder Moses Oluyemi Awojobi (now Pastor Dr. M.O. Awojobi).
He subsequently studied music at Nigeria’s premier intellectual powerhouse, Obafemi Awolowo
University (OAU), Ile-Ife, earning a Diploma in Music in
1998. After establishing his proficiency as a trumpeter, an undeniable spiritual calling steered
him toward the saxophone—transforming the instrument into a vessel for prayer, healing, and cultural
testimony.
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Trumpet to Saxophone
Trained in trumpet precision in 1989; evolved into a soulful saxophone soloist
weaving rich Yoruba idioms with modern jazz harmonics.
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OAU Classical Discipline
Formal diploma at Obafemi Awolowo University, fusing academic structural analysis
with intuitive African rhythmic improvisation.
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Spirit-Led Altar Ministry
Viewing the saxophone not merely as entertainment, but as an anointed channel for
spiritual renewal, deliverance, and encouragement.
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Global Cultural Bridge
Transplanting West African communal worship onto North American, British, and global
stages while preserving ancestral memory.
His recordings and live ministrations seamlessly blend Nigerian traditional musical idioms, gospel-jazz
elements, hymn interpretation, and spontaneous improvisation. Beyond performance, he continues to serve as
an international music director, teacher, mentor, and family man married to Boluwatife Priscilla
Segun-Oluwayomi, blessed with three children.
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