Afọwọ́slide [Abbey Trombone] and Abínibí Groovy Band

About Afọwọ́slide
Afolaranmi Olaoluwa Abiodun, popularly known as Afọwọ́slide (Abbey Trombone) a multi talented musician, is a seasoned Nigerian musicologist, Afrocentric Trombonist, Producer, songwriter, and a leading figure in the modern Nigerian music scene. His innovative musical concept gave birth to an Afrocentric style that blends the richness of African traditions with contemporary sounds. With his soulful tone on the trombone and the vibrant energy of his Abínibí Groovy Band, Afowoslide continues to showcase African music to global audiences, embodying both artistry and cultural pride.

Background Information
•Birth Name: Afolaranmi Olaoluwa Abiodun
•Date of Birth: 23rd December, 1983
•Primary Instruments: Vocals, Trombone, Trumpet, Acoustic Guitar, Drums

Early Life and Career
Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Afọwọ́slide began his musical journey at an early age. By age 11, he was already displaying extraordinary talent on drums in his local church. His passion eventually gravitated toward the trombone in 2005, which soon became his signature instrument.

Afọwọ́slide's distinctive and expressive tone on the trombone, combined with the dynamism of his Abínibí Groovy Band, has set him apart in the Nigerian and African music landscape. His music is not just entertainment; it serves as an educative and socially reformative tool, weaving African heritage into the global music dialogue.

Over the years, Afọwọ́slide has performed at major international and national events, recorded, and shared stages with numerous renowned artists including Tiwa Savage, Praiz, Patoranking, Lekan Babalola (twice Grammy Award winner), Ade Bantu, Charly Boy, Kola Ogunkoya, Jesse King (Buga) and at events featuring HRM Prof. Laz Ekwueme.

Major Performances and Highlights
• Afrocentric Rhythms Concert – Annual appearances since inception in 2017
• Felabration at Freedom Park, Lagos Island (2018)
• Felabration at Afrika Shrine & Freedom Park (2019)
• Felabration at Afrika Shrine, Bature Brewery VI, and Freedom Park (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
• CAP Plc End of Year Party (2019)
• Lagos Theatre Festival (2018)
• Lagos Fringe Festival (2019)
• Afọwọ́slide + Abínibí Groovy Band Live Concert at Alliance Française de Lagos/Mike Adenuga Centre (2021)
• Afọwọ́slide + Abínibí Groovy Band Live Concert and Album Listening Party at Alliance Française de Lagos/Mike Adenuga Centre (2022)
• Performance at Nigerian-German Center for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration, Ikoyi (2021)
• Numerous private performances for birthdays, alumni reunions, and funerals since 2017 and still active.
• Orupeza Freedom Party Week at Freedom Park, Lagos (2024)
• "Islander Faaji Evening," an all-inclusive cultural event at Freedom Park, Lagos (2024)

Afọwọ́slide’s performances are celebrated for their originality, energy, and ability to connect deeply with audiences across diverse backgrounds.

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.

Musical Projects
In July 2020, Afọwọ́slide released his debut single, "Omo Eiipe Dagba", which translates from Yoruba to "A Child Grows in the Blink of an...