Captured Moments from my visit to Nigeria in July 2021.
In July 2021, I went to visit Lagos, Nigeria & Abuja, Nigeria to surprise my mentee, Nigerian Saxophonist Temilayo Abodunrin! While visiting, I was able to meet many incredibly talented Nigerian saxophonists and musicians including Demilade Adepegba, Temitayo Kayode, SaxGold, TwinSax, and more, as well as network with Nigerian musicians and artists. This trip was an adventure and I can never forget it!

DammiePraise and Ariana Stanberry David Oke and Ariana Stanberry Taiwo and Ariana Stanberry Fashipe Taiwo Florence and Ariana Stanberry Jayman and Ariana Stanberry Ariana Stanberry at The Grandeur in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. TwinSax (Kenny & Marv), FunmikeSax, and Ariana Stanberry in Abuja, Nigeria. Tosin Michael and Ariana Stanberry in Abuja, Nigeria. SammySax and Ariana Stanberry Temilayo Abodunrin’s family and Ariana Stanberry. (Uncle Isaac, Aunty Kemi, Mayo, Kumni) Temilayo Abodunrin, Demilade Adepegba, and Ariana Stanbrrry Adura Sax and Ariana Stanberry Helen Baruch and Ariana Stanberry Peter Eze and Ariana Stanberry Ayandokun IfeOluwa Ayannife and Ariana Stanberry Micky Sax and Ariana Stanberry Temitayo Kayode and Ariana Stanberry Olamide and Ariana Stanberry @jaimee_sax and Ariana Stanberry Jerry Omole and Ariana Stanberry at The Grandeur in Lagos, Nigeria. Jay Hunton and Ariana Stanberry in Abuja, Nigeria. Ariana Stanberry in Lagos, Nigeria. Ariana Stanberry in Abuja, Nigeria.