Teemeeysax

Teemeeysax (born Timothy Oluwadamilare Olayinka; 29 March 1985) is a Nigerian saxophonist known for his contributions to contemporary Afrobeat, Afro-jazz, and live performance music.

Timothy Oluwadamilare Olayinka was born on 29 March 1985 in Lagos, and is originally from Osun State.^[1] He developed an early interest in music and began singing in a church choir at the age of 12, later becoming a choir coordinator at 15.^[1]

Teemeeysax had his primary education from 1991 to 1996 at Baptist Primary School and Baptist Secondary School from 1997 to 2001 for his secondary education.^[1] He received musical training at the Apostolic Church Music School, from 1998 to 2000 and Music Business Society of Nigeria, a programme he completed in 2001.^[1]

Teemeeysax gained recognition through his work as a saxophonist in Nigeria's contemporary music scene, where he became known for blending jazz elements with Afrobeat and popular music styles.^[2]

He has collaborated with several Nigerian artists, including Asake, Kizz Daniel, and Chike, contributing saxophone arrangements to both live performances and recordings.^[2]

Teemeeysax serves as a performing saxophonist for Afrobeats artist Asake and has appeared at major concerts and international venues. His performances have been noted for their emotional depth and technical precision.^[3]

He has also performed at events such as Flytime Fest and international stages.^[2]

His musical style combines Afrobeat, jazz, and gospel influences. His playing is characterised by expressive phrasing and a "vocal-like" approach to the saxophone, often reinterpreting contemporary songs into instrumental narratives.^[4] He is regarded as part of a new generation of Nigerian instrumentalists contributing to the evolution of Afrobeat and live performance music, particularly through the increasing prominence of saxophone in mainstream Afrobeats.^[4]