Afowoslide (Abbey Trombone) and The Abinibi Groovy Band

Bio

ABOUT Afowoslide
Afolaranmi Olaoluwa Abiodun aka Afowoslide (Abbey Trombone) is a Nigerian seasoned musicologist, a songwriter, a prominent musician in the scene of the Modern day Nigerian Music Industry. His Concept and conceptualization of Music gave birth to Afrocentric form of music. He blends his unique and beautiful tone on Trombone as an instrument of Expression, also with his Abinibi Groovy Band to portray African Music to the globe.

Background Information
Birth Name: Afolaranmi Abiodun Olaoluwa
Born: 23rd December, 1983
Musical Instruments: Vocals, Trombone, Trumpet, Acoustic Guitar and Drums.

EARLY LIFE AND CAREER
Afolaranmi Olaoluwa Abiodun aka Afowoslide (Abbey Trombone) started his music career as a youngster in a local church here in Lagos, Nigeria.
At a very early age of 11 he displayed a prodigious talent and skills in playing the Guitar and the Drums.

Subsequently, he took a passionate interest to play the Trombone as his favourite instrument. This bears eloquent testimony and influence in his music as he dazzled the audience with his unique and pretty tone using the trombone with his Abinibi Groovy Band.

He has featured prominently in major events, recorded and performed alongside some reputable musicians across the country, such as Tiwa Savage, Praiz, Lekan Babalola (Twice Grammy Award Winner), Patoranking, Ade Bantu, Charly Boy, Kola Ogunkoya, Felabration at Afrika Shrine, HRM. Prof. Laz Ekwueme, World Tourism Day, etc. Some of the prominent live music performances are highlighted below:
1. Afrocentric Rhythms Concert – since the inception till now
2. Felabration at Freedom Park, Lagos – Island – 2018
3. Felabration at Afrika Shrine and at Freedom Park, 2019
4. Felabration at Afrika Shrine, Bature Brewery Victoria Island, and at Freedom Park, 2021
4. CAP Plc. End of the Party – 2019
5. Lagos Theatre Festival – 2018
6. Lagos Fringe – 2019
7. Afowoslide + Abinibi Groovy Band Live in Concert at Alliance Francaise de Lagos, MAC, Lagos. 2021
8. Nigerian – German Center for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration, Ikoyi,
Nigeria. 2021
9. Many more performances such as birthday, funeral and alumni ceremonies since 2017 and still counting.

Undoubtedly, his kind of Music is educative and didactic in nature leading to social integration and reform, bringing African Music to the fora and a point of influence to the global world.

His recent debut single titled "Omo Eiipe Dagba" translated from Yoruba language literally means (A child grows within a twinkle of an eye) was released in July, 2020. He will be releasing few singles and debut album of 7 tracks in the year 2022, and the Album is titled ARA.

Afowoslide is also the founder of 13-piece group Abinibi Groovy Band and the convener of Afrocentric Rhythms Concert in Nigeria. He has performed in various musical events in Nigeria as a whole.

Abinibi Groovy Band is a versatile, unique and extraordinary groovy and rhythmic band that performs original African rooted music and other repertoires. It's...

Posts

Abbey Trombone and The Abinibi Groovy Band Live at Afro Night with Music Icons by Legend Extra Stout
Abbey Trombone and the Abinibi Groovy Band Live at Bature Brewery, Lagos on Friday, January 2022

Videos

Abbey Trombone and The Abinibi Groovy Band Live at Afro Night with Music Icons by Legend Extra Stout
Abbey Trombone and the Abinibi Groovy Band Live at Bature Brewery, Lagos on Friday, January 2022
Afowoslide and Abinibi Groovy Band at Thrillerbandz Contest 2021(1)
Afowoslide and Abinibi Groovy Band at Thrillerbandz Contest 2021(2)
December 6, 2021
December 2, 2021
November 20, 2021(2)
Afowoslide and Abinibi Groovy Band Live at Oktoberfest 2021, Bature Brewery Lagos
Afowoslide + Abinibi Groovy Band Performance at Felabration 2021 at The New Afrika Shrine, Lagos Nig
Afowoslide + Abinibi Groovy Band Live at Oktoberfest 2021 at Bature Brewery Lagos
Afowoslide and Abinibi Groovy Band live performance at Freedom Park Felabration 2021
Afowoslide and Abinibi Groovy Band Live at Bature Brewery Lagos
Afowoslide + Abinibi Groovy Band Live in Concert at Alliance Francaise de Lagos 2021
Afowoslide + Abinibi Groovy Band Live in Concert at Alliance Francaise de Lagos Nigeria, 2021
Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 4th Year Anniversary performance by Abinibi Groovy Band
Afrocentric Rhythms Concert Celebrate 4th Year Anniversary with Live Music with Live Band Performanc
Afrocentric Rhythms Concert Celebrate 4th Year Anniversary with Live Music with Live Band Performanc
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Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 8 and 4th Year Anniversary performance by Afowoslide and Abinibi Groovy
August 22, 2021(2)
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April 18, 2021
April 18, 2021
Afowoslide (Abbey Trombone) + Abinibi Groovy Band live interview on NTA Morning Ride April 10, 2021
Alliance Francaise de Lagos Hosted Afowoslide (Abbey Trombone) + Abinibi Groovy Band for Afrocentric
Afowoslide (Abbey Trombone) + Abinibi Groovy Band Live On Stage Feb 2021. ARConcert 2021
Afowoslide (Abbey Trombone) + Abinibi Groovy Band Live On Stage Feb 2021. ARConcert 2021
Nigerian Artists pay tributes to Victor Olaiya and the Official band was Abinibi Groovy Band
ARConcert 7 and 3rd Year Anniversary, 2020
ARConcert 7 and 3rd Year Anniversary, 2020 with Emma Sax and Taiwo Clegg
The Originator Band featured in Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 1st Anniversary, 2018
Alex Osho with Abinibi Groovy Band at Afrocentric Rhythms Concert First Year Anniversary, 2018
Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 3 with Pa. Jimi Solanke
Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 6 with Afowoslide, Twice Grammy Award Winner, Kate Luxmoore and Abinibi
Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 6 with Afowoslide, Lekan Babalola, Kate Luxmoore and Abinibi Groovy Band
Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 6 with Afowoslide, Lekan Babalola, Kate Luxmoore and Abinibi Groovy Band
Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 6 with Charly Boy
ARConcert 6 Featuring Afowoslide, International British Musicians (Lekan Babalola & Kate Luxmoore)
Preparation for Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 6
24 February 2020(1)
24 February 2020(3)
24 February 2020(5)
24 February 2020(2)
27 January 2020
9 January 2020
16 December 2019
Afrocentric Rhythms Experience 2019
Afowoslide (Abbey Trombone) and Abinibi Groovy Performance at Freedom Park Felabration 2019
Abinibi Groovy Band at Felabration 2019
Afowoslide and the Abinibi Groovy Band performance at Felabration 2019
13 October 2019(2)
13 October 2019(3)
13 October 2019(1)
Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 2nd Year Anniversary, 2019
Nigerian Army Steel Band at ARConcert 2nd Anniversary
19 August 2019
19 August 2019
19 August 2019
19 August 2019
Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 5.0 and 2nd Years Anniversary
Afrocentric Rhythms Night at Bogobiri House Ikoyi Lagos(2)
Afrocentric Rhythms Night at Bogobiri House Ikoyi Lagos(1)
Afrocentric Rhythms Night at Bogobiri House Ikoyi Lagos(3)
Abbey Trombone Rehearsal with Afrocentric Rhythms Band
January 10, 2019(4)
January 10, 2019(3)
January 10, 2019(2)
January 10, 2019(1)
ARConcert 4.0 and First Anniversary 2018
ARConcert 4.0 and First Anniversary 2018 featuring Maka
ARConcert 4.0 and First Anniversary 2018
ARConcert 4.0 and First Anniversary 2018
ARConcert 4.0 and First Anniversary 2018
ARConcert 4.0 and 1st Anniversary
Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 1st Year Anniversary Featured Arewa
November 29, 2018
ARConcert First Anniversary: Kwitee's Performance with Abinini Groovy Band
October 14, 2018
September 28, 2018
September 28, 2018
August 5, 2018
August 5, 2018
August 5, 2018
August 5, 2018
August 5, 2018
Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 3.0 all videos in one.
Ayanfe Viral Rehearsal for ARConcert 3.0
Photos highlight of Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 3.0
ARConcert 3.0 invite by Afolaranmi Abiodun Olaoluwa aka Abbey the Convener
Omileyan rehearsal for ARConcert 3.0 with Abinibi Groovy
Omileyan rehearsal for ARConcert 3.0
J Stanley rehearsing with the Abinibi Groovy Band for Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 3.0
ARConcert 3.0 rehearsal with J Stanley and the Abinibi Groovy Band
January 30, 2018
January 30, 2018
ARConcert 3.0 rehearsal with Daniella Oji
Hathanda in preparation for Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 3
ARConcert 2.0 Interview with the Host
David Morris rehearsal in preparation for ARConcert 2.0
Abinibi Groovy Band gigging the party
K Peace performance at ARConcert 2.0
Abinibi Groovy Band
K Peace performance at ARConcert 2.0
K Peace performance at ARConcert 2.0
Afrocentric Rhythms Concert 2.0. A solo session with David Morris by Trombonist Abbey
ARConcert 2.0 Rehearsal with Hess King
ARConcert 2.0 Rehearsal with Kwitee
ARConcert 2.0 Rehearsal with Maka
ARConcert 2.0 Rehearsal with David Morris
Arconcert 2.0 Rehearsal
ARConcert
ARConcert Edition 1

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