Abiodun (Abby) Koya (Born 22 December 1980) is a Nigerian born Classical /Opera Singer, Songwriter, Poet, Actress, Screenwriter and Philanthropist based in the United States.

She is one of the very few professionally trained opera singers of an African origin. She is called the Presidents’ and Kings’ singer. Abiodun Koya has performed at the White House, Presidential inauguration and at the Democratic National Convention to name a few. Born in Nigeria’s Ogun State, encouraged by her father who introduced classical music to her at the tender age of three, Koya became interested in music when she turned six, playing the violin and singing classical music at church. She left Nigeria in 2001 for the United States where she studied Business Management at University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C. She went on to study Music for her Master’s Degree at Catholic University, Washington. D.C. Koya loves to indulge in the music of her two favorite instruments: the pipe organ and the trumpet.

While singing for some of the world’s most influential leaders of today, she has been described as one of the world’s most beautiful voices. Today, she has established herself as an all-round artiste with passion, purpose and an illustrious voice that is powerful and inspiring. As much as she has sung around the world for numerous world leaders including Presidents, Royal Kings & Queens, Ambassadors and Members of Congress, she loves caring for orphans, widows and the less privileged. She visits the shelters and orphanages to sing for those who wouldn’t have otherwise had the luxury or privilege of hearing classical music at the Opera or at the King’s court.

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