For over 25 years, Wale Adeyemi has been one of the most sought after jazz musician in Nigeria. He is not just a drummer but he makes music with drums each time he performs either alone or with a band, astute producer, songwriter and drums teacher.
He studied music at Lagos state university and he is very active in giving lessons in pioneer institutions like SPAN academy of contemporary music and jazz, Harmonix music school, Rhythm and groove drums academy, Precision Groove Land and Creative Drummers Academy.
His rhythmic foundation begins as early as 4 years of age and he has been privileged to share music platform with many great musicians such as Adlan Cruz, Huge Masekela, Onyeka Onwenu, Felix Owusu, Jackie Ankra, Mike Aremu, Bright Gain, OBA, Kuramo Jazz band, Lynn Deshazo, Wale Adenuga, Whitestone Jazz, The Luminaries etc.Adewale has been privileged to mentor and teach many great Drummers ,His musical influence as a drummer includes the likes of Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, Dr. Kunle Pinmiloye “aka” Ksticks, Peter Erskine, Nate Smith, Chester hi Thompson and Jeff Hamilton .
In his musical journey as a drummer and teacher, he still continues his tradition of inspiring, impacting and educating the younger generation of Drummers through his teaching platform Creative Drummers Academy.
Wale Adeyemi endorses innovative percussion Sticks And Brushes, Yamaha Drums and Zildjian Cymbals