User:Yemiconga

YemiConga is a naturally gifted Professional Percussionist/Artist born in Lagos State, hails from Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria, He is based in Johannesburg South Africa. His music represents Africa and his originality!! He has performed with Major Artist from South Africa e.g. Lira, Donk Laka, Selaelo Selota, Zonke Dikana, Kunle Ayo, Theo Kgosinkwe, Lulu Dikana and more...He has also recorded albums with local and also international Artist like Giovance Ostina from Holland. He has performed at major festivals in South Africa and also around the world. He represented West Africa at the 1st World Art and Culture in Johannesburg. His a very creative musician with lot of passion for the African drum and making music around the world.

Adeyemi whose trade name is ‘YemiConga’ is one of the finest percussionist of our time. He has played in all major festivals as follows:

1st African World Summit on Art and Culture 2009 Africa Day Concert Midmar Music Festival Durban July Durban Jazz Festival Macufe (Mangaung African Cultural Festival) Jazz on the lake Vodacom UGU Jazz festival 11th and 14th Cape Town International Jazz festival Old Mutual Jazz Festival (Namibia) Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz

Africa day concert in 2007 with Lindy from Kenya and 2008 with Mapumba from Congo and has shared the stage in different Festivals with the likes of Oliver Mtukudzi, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Ringo Madlingozi, Eagle Eye cherry, Mafikizolo, Orquestra Beuna Vista Social Club feat Omara Portuondo, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Y’ ossue Ndour, Femi Kuti, Ismael Lo and George Benson at the Cape Town International Festival

He has done workshops in institutions and graced the cultural day at St Mary’s college with excellent reputation. Also recently had a successful workshop at the Span Academy at banana Island ikoyi lagos Nigeria He launched his company ‘YemiConga Creative Entertainment’ in September 2008 for Entertainment, event and other general services In 2007 the Home Affairs of South Africa gave him an Exceptional skill permit in playing percussion to reside in the country. With so much passion and professionalism, YemiConga has been widely recognized and booked for world class events and performances.