BIOGRAPHY

Clinton Akinkuolie, alias Clintonic Strings, is an adept musician and an inspirational violinist deeply rooted in the art and well-versed in the art of classical and contemporary music. He is a perfect blend of both worlds with the uncanny ability to timelessly share the beauty and energy of music with his audience.

A classically trained violinist, he graduated from MUSON School of Music in Nigeria and has had masterclasses with international violinists such as Prof. Hoff and Amadi Azikwe. He also holds a Grade 8 certificate from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) in the UK. Additionally, he holds a B.A in Creative Arts/Music from the prestigious University of Lagos (UNILAG).

Clintonic Strings is the first renowned violinist to hold a show tagged "Symphonies of Clintonic Strings" live with the Ace orchestra for five years back-to-back.
 

Clintonic Strings stretches the boundaries of the violin to render a fusion and vast array of vibes, including gospel, classical, pop, jazz, blues, and several other music genres. He is also a composer, arranger, and gracefully plays other musical instruments such as piano and clarinet.

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Clintin currently lectures at the MUSON School of Music. He is the founder of the Nigeria’s finest Orchestra (ACE ORCHESTRA)