About Abiodun
Abiodun Koya is a Nigerian-born classical singer, poet, and humanitarian who’s performed for the likes of US Presidents (Barack Obama, George W. Bush), Nigerian Kings, and World Ambassadors.
The youngest of five children, Abiodun grew up in southwest Nigeria where she started her music career at age six playing violin and singing at church and birthday celebrations. She’s since gone on to perform in such iconic settings as The White House, Madison Square Garden, and the Democratic National Convention. And Abiodun remains one of the very few female African singers classically trained in opera while also well versed in jazz, oldies, Broadway, and gospel.
Through her non-profit, The Abiodun Koya Foundation, Abiodun mentors at-risk children in Nigeria and the United States utilizing her Music Literacy Program Initiative. Part of her work in Nigeria also includes visiting female inmates in prison, encouraging them through music, gifts, motivational speeches, and raising funds to help female inmates start small businesses once released.