Biography

Mike Aremu has a reputation and is recognised as one of the front running world –class saxophone players; currently the most successful Jazz global export from West Africa in particular Nigeria. Mike Aremu’s Music transcends class, age and race, but what sets this distinguished musician apart is his ability to draw from traditional Nigerian sounds to create sounds that represents both creative-passion and his culture. To date he has played alongside notable international artists like Kenny G, India Arie, Hugh Masakela, Najee, Bill Laurance, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Winans, Israel Houton, Mary Mary, Fred Harmond and the likes. He appeared at the John F Kennedy Centre, Washington DC's main concert arena. 
Performing before mega crowd has become normal to Mike. Performed TWELVE TIMES at the Lagos EXPERIENCE, a concert tagged to be the world's largest gospel music concert, attracting a crowd of over 600,000. Mike Aremu has also performed twice at the London Festival of Life (FOL) an event that is attended by over 40,000 people at the Excel Centre, London. He has also performed at the FOL Wales and Scotland. The Green Belt festival was also a part of a major feat for his music career as he performed to an audience of 30,000. 

 AWARDS: TOMA Awards, AMEN Awards o. AGMA UK 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 & 2013 Instrumental Musician of Excellence. 2014 MEGA Awards (In four categories). 2014 Crystal Awards for Best use of Instrument. Winner 2013 AGMA Awards UK Best Afro Jazz/Instrumental.