Lagos-born, Edinburgh-based

Nifemi

Singer, bassist and guitarist moving between afrobeat, soul and worship — on stage with bands across Nigeria and the UK since 2011.

Nifemi performing on stage in an orange agbada
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Orunsolu Temitope Joseph Oluwanifemi
Nifemi, black and white portrait

Nifemi grew up between Lagos and Ogun State, and has spent the years since finding his voice in front of a microphone and behind a bass guitar.

Born in Lagos with roots in Abeokuta South, he attended Omole Senior Grammar School in Ojodu Berger before studying through the National Open University and later Robert Gordon University, where his path in music took him north to Aberdeen — and eventually to a home in Edinburgh, where he lives and performs today.

What started in 2011 as a young singer finding his footing has grown into a career built inside bands: fronting, harmonising, playing bass and guitar, and lending his voice to some of the biggest names to pass through Nigeria's stages and the UK's tour circuit.

Born
Lagos State, Nigeria
State of origin
Ogun State
Based in
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career started
2011

The journey

2011 — 2026
2011

First steps on stage

Nifemi begins his career as a singer, taking his first steps into bands and live performance.

2019

Graduation

Completes his studies, graduating on 22 March 2019 after a path that ran through the National Open University and Robert Gordon University.

2020

Eko Awards

Performs at the Eko Awards in Lagos as part of the Afrosonic Band.

2022

Robert Gordon University Vision Award

Named a Vision Award winner at Robert Gordon University, recognising his standing as a performing artist.

2024

"Stand Strong"

Records and releases his song "Stand Strong."

2026

"Walk With Me" & Aberdeen Music Festival

Releases his single "Walk With Me" and takes the stage at the Aberdeen Music Festival.

On stage

Bands & collaborations

Bands he's played with

  • GQs Band Nigeria
  • Afrosonic Band Nigeria & UK
  • Pitch Classic Band UK
  • Adedoyin Oseni Band Nigeria
  • Melody Makers Band Nigeria
Riverlight Band — collaborated on a cover of "Eguwu" by Mohbad.

Pitch Classic Band — collaborated on the Afro Indie Series project.

Artists he's supported

  • Victony — UK tour
  • Falz — live performance
  • Buju — live performance
  • Danny S — Nigeria
  • Backing vocalist for Yinka Alaseyori

Music

Recent releases

Two singles mark the most recent chapter of Nifemi's songwriting — written and recorded between shows, carrying the same voice he brings to the stage.

2024

Stand Strong

Nifemi's recorded single, released in 2024.

2026

Walk With Me

His latest single, released in 2026.