Abidemi Sax (born Abidemi Peter Amosu) is a Nigerian saxophonist and composer. He is known for instrumental recordings and performances that incorporate African melodic forms and jazz elements.
Early life and education
Abidemi Peter Amosu was born in Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria. He has stated in InterViews that his interest in music developed at an early age, influenced by local MusicAL traditions and performance culture. He obtained a National Certificate in Education (NCE) in Music Education from Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education in 2011. He subsequently earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from University of Ibadan in 2019, and completed a Master of Music degree at University of Hull in 2024.
Career
Abidemi Sax began performing as a saxophonist in Nigeria, appearing at live music events and private functions. He later transitioned into recording original instrumental music for digital distribution.
In 2025, he released the single Smile. The same year, he released a two-track single comprising Selenkejo and Ìfẹ́ Òsùpá. The release was reviewed by New Telegraph, which discussed its compositional structure and performance approach.
His work has also been featured in coverage of live instrumental sessions focused on the reinterpretation of African folk and highlife music.
Abidemi Sax's music has described his use of jazz phrasing alongside African melodic patterns focusing on tone, arrangement, and melodic interpretation rather than technical display.
Singles
- Smile (2025)
- Selenkejo / Ìfẹ́ Òsùpá (2025)