Demola Live!

The Truman is a cashless venue. Only debit or credit cards are accepted at our bars, box office and guest services window. Please plan accordingly. Demola (also known as “Demola the violinist”) is a musician, singersongwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and an award-winning an internationally acclaimed violinist, recording artist, and electrifying live performer known for redefining the sound and cultural perception of the violin in contemporary music. Fusing classical technique with Afrobeats, pop, R&B, hip-hop, gospel, and cinematic orchestration, he has built a global brand that positions the violin at the center of modern mainstream entertainment. Born in Nigeria and later expanding his career to the United States, Demola began teaching himself the violin at a young age, quickly distinguishing himself through discipline, passion, and stage charisma. His early foundation in classical music gave him technical mastery, but it was his bold decision to blend African rhythms with Western contemporary sounds that set him apart. Rather than confining the violin to orchestras and concert halls, Demola brought it to arenas, festivals, churches, corporate stages, and global streaming platforms—making it cool, expressive, and culturally relevant to a new generation. A defining hallmark of his career is his worldwide sold-out tours. He is currently on his 4th headlining tour titled “D Fearless Tour 2” (which started in December 2025). Demola has headlined and produced international concerts experiences across Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond, consistently drawing thousands of fans. Each city becomes more than a concert—it becomes a movement, celebrating culture, excellence, and the elevation of instrumental music on a global stage. He has a rich Afro-sound new age singing voice that is so peculiar and nostalgic. His album “One In A Million” (which includes Lova, Mbappe, YGMC, One In A Million, Ma Boo) showcases his voice and violin blend peaked at number 7 in the world music genre on Apple Music worldwide. This album has garnered millions of streams and the songs are choruses on the lips of his fans worldwide. In 2024 & 2025, he made waves with his collaborative viral amapiano song “FORGIVE OUR TRESPASSES,” which was a global hit and was highlighted at Lollapalooza, Coachella, and many other festivals across the world. In fall 2025, he released his highly anticipated amapiano album: “D Fearless” and followed up with cover album “Classics with Demola: 80’s RnB & Pop, Vol.1” which has been highly circulated by fans and amassed millions of streams globally. Demola is a fan favorite, performing for national and local television including Good Morning America, ABC News, Fox news, and many more. Aside from being a musician, he is the first artists of his kind fusing the various timbres of Afro-beat, the colorful sounds of Reggae, R&B, Reggaeton, Jazz, a bevy of buoyant pop tones, and the animated bounce of hip-hop while coherently blending it all together with the EUPHONIOUS MELODIES OF HIS VIOLIN. He is a trailblazer and he is changing the face of music worldwide. Adored by millions across the world, internationally recognized multi-genre violinist & award-winning artist, “Demola the Violinist” brings his electric personality and musical talent to any stage. Fusing the various timbres and genres, including Jazz, Classical, Rap, Country, Rock & Roll and his Own ORIGINAL SONGS, he has made a name for himself and his artistry bridging the gap between traditional classical music and contemporary sounds. Demola was the official violinist for many award winning, legendary R&B groups including Tony! Toni! Toné! and Dwayne Wiggins from 2018 – 2022. In 2024 Houston he had a collaborative performance at the Houston Rodeo with country music award winning sensation with Jelly Roll. Over the years, he has performed for presidents, dignitaries, major brands, and international audiences, solidifying his reputation as one of the most dynamic live violinists of his generation. Notably, he performed the National Anthem for every major American Sports Teams (baseball, American football, soccer, basketball etc) in his home Houston Texas, this includes Houston Astros, Rockets, Dynamo and Texans and he also has performed for the Atlanta United, Atlanta falcons etc packed with stadiums of over 75,000 people. Whether commanding massive arenas or delivering intimate acoustic moments, Demola’s performances blend technical brilliance with emotional depth. Beyond the stage, Demola has built a strong digital presence, amassing a large following on social media of over 8 million collective followers and millions of streaming platforms. His viral violin covers and original compositions have introduced millions to instrumental music in a modern format. His signature sound and authenticity has become instantly recognizable As an entrepreneur and visionary creative, Demola continues to expand his brand through global tours, strategic collaborations, merchandise, and multimedia productions. Demola is also a philanthropist, changing the world and giving back to humanity with his foundation : Ade Music Foundation. His mission extends beyond music: he seeks to inspire excellence, cultural pride, and fearless innovation—especially among young creatives and instrumentalists worldwide. Today, Demola stands as a symbol of artistic evolution—an artist who transformed the violin from a classical staple into a genre-blending, arenafilling, global phenomenon.