His life’s journey - a story of migration from the West to the South - resonates in his music, which creates a conscious dialogue between West African and South African sounds. This musical fusion demonstrates the path to a new and culturally integrated Africa in which a common heritage is reinforced to meet the needs of today’s world. His quest is for African unity at a time when he believes Africa should claim its rightful and proud place in the world. Femi Koya’s debut album “Just in Newtown” is evidence of the rich melodies that result from this fusion. Through his versatility on the saxophone, he breathes new life into African world music. “Iba” meaning “Homage” is the title of Femi Koya’s second album which was launched in August 2015. The Iba album also calls for African unity and makes a plea for human rights to be respected. But the album also celebrates Africa’s love of life with infectious dance numbers that bring fans to their feet. His latest album “Village Afrobeat” was released on April 20, 2018. The songs depict nature, fertility, rituals, the change of seasons, and traditions essential to village life. The album tells stories and tales of what happens in villages especially fables with animals like tortoises, and the role of town criers, village men, and women as part of the whole village lifestyle. His musical influences include Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Manu di Bango, Hugh Masekela, & John Coltrane.
