Dayo Sax

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Samuel Oladayo Ogundapo (born 4 November 1990), known professionally as Dayo Sax, is a Nigerian saxophonist and musician.

Oladayo was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and is originally from Ogbomosho North Local Government Area of Oyo State. He attended Siena International Nursery and Primary School and later Global Excellence Comprehensive College, where he completed his secondary education in 2007. He gained admission studied Electrical Engineering at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in 2008, and graduated in 2014. He later obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Information Technology from the University of Lagos. He subsequently studied at the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom.^[1][2]

Ogundapo began his career as a saxophonist in 2012. His early musical background included playing the drum set before learning the piano. He later received training at the Musical Society of Nigeria. His musical development has been associated with performers such as Anu Asaoye, while figures including Imoleayo Balogun and Kenny G have been linked to his artistic influences.^[2][1]

In 2018, he initiated a project known as Stamp (Success Through Abundant Music and Praise). He is also a co-founder of Creative Health Art and Culture Community Interest Company (CIC), an organisation focused on arts and community-related activities.^[3]

Dayo Sax has performed at several religious and cultural events across Nigeria and the United Kingdom. His appearances include events such as the Bradford Festival of Art, the Chinese Lunar Festival, and Atupa in Doncaster. He has also collaborated with UK-based artist Adedoyin Oseni and has performed at events featuring artists including Bukola Bekes and Bidemi Olaoba.^[2][4][5]

In 2023, he released singles including Epo Nbe, Oluwa Ku Ise, and Praise Medley, which were later made available on digital streaming platforms.^[6][7]