10/08/2025
Day 18/30 🎸
Some musicians are remembered for the songs they play.
Others are remembered for the way they make you feel.
Mayowa Afolabi belongs to the rare kind who do both and more.
A gifted bass guitarist, an exceptional sound engineer, and a devoted child of God, Mayowa is a man whose life and music are anchored in excellence, humility, and purpose. His story isn’t just about talent, it’s about stewardship. It’s about taking a God-given gift, refining it through discipline and passion, and using it to serve, inspire, and connect.
When Mayowa plays, it’s never “just a song.”
It’s an experience.
His bass doesn’t merely sit in the background, it carries the weight of the melody, grounding it with grooves that are both deliberate and divine. From the intricate elegance of jazz to the infectious energy of Afrobeat, from soulful worship that draws the heart upward to the warm storytelling of folk, his playing is a reminder that music is one of life’s purest languages.
And yet, the strings are only half the story. Behind the mixing console, Mayowa is a master craftsman.
As a sound engineer, he shapes atmospheres, capturing the nuance of live performances, sculpting tones in the studio, and ensuring that every voice, every instrument, every silence has its place. His technical mastery turns sound into art.
But what truly sets him apart is his faith and character. He is as intentional in life as he is in music, generous with his time, patient with his craft, and committed to excellence not for applause, but as an offering to the One who gave him the gift. His music carries his values: honesty, depth, joy, and connection.
And now, you have the chance to experience all of this live.
On Friday, 23rd August, 2025, Mayowa Afolabi takes the stage for An Evening with Mayowa & Friends: an intimate night at Ahava Cafe, Lekki Phase 1, filled with good folk music, rich storytelling, and the kind of sound that warms the soul.
📅 Date: Friday, 23rd August, 2025
📍 Venue: Ahava Cafe, Lekki Phase 1
🕖 Time: 7 PM
Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere, and leave with your heart tuned a little higher.