Qudus Oluwadamilare Rasaq, professionally known as Darey Conga, is a world-class percussionist fusing the deep roots of African tradition with the pulse of contemporary global music.
"Music is a universal language: cultural sounds can transcend geographical borders and connect people across every background. My mission is to craft sonic bridges where heritage and modernity meet."
- Darey Conga
Born on 22 May 1998 in Eti-Osa, Lagos, Nigeria, Darey Conga grew up immersed in the rhythms of one of Africa's most musically vibrant cities. He attended Lagos State Model College, Badore, before earning his degree from Kwara State University in 2020.
Launching his professional career in 2018, he rapidly became a sought-after name in Nigeria's cultural and gospel music circles. Today, based in Doncaster, United Kingdom, Darey Conga is bringing the full force of Nigerian percussion artistry to the global stage.
His mastery spans an exceptional breadth of percussion traditions, from the djembe and talking drum to contemporary drum kits, making him one of the most versatile cultural instrumentalists of his generation.
Awarded the prestigious Eko Award, Lagos's distinguished recognition of outstanding contribution to the city's creative and cultural sector.
Performed alongside internationally acclaimed gospel artists including Sonnie Badu and Chevelle Franklyn, reaching global audiences across multiple continents.
Officially designated as a Cultural Instrumentalist, a title reflecting a rare commitment to preserving and advancing Nigerian musical heritage in contemporary contexts.
Relocated to Doncaster, UK to extend his artistic footprint, pioneering cross-cultural musical exchange between Africa and Europe.
Respected studio musician and live performer across Lagos's premier venues, churches, and cultural events, known for technical precision and authentic energy.
Collaborated with Adedoyin Oseni, Kaestrings, Bob Fits, Ajidans, Focus Strings, Warehouse Worship, and more, each partnership a testament to his adaptability and artistry.
Since 2018, Darey Conga has performed and recorded with some of the most respected musicians in gospel and cultural music, earning a reputation for professionalism, versatility, and transformative rhythm.
Performances with the globally renowned Ghanaian-British gospel artist, reaching audiences across continents.
Studio and live collaborations with the celebrated Jamaican gospel singer, known for her Caribbean-rooted worship style.
A longstanding partnership showcasing Darey's ability to complement and elevate skilled vocalists through precision percussion.
Cross-genre cultural collaborations blending string arrangements with African percussion traditions.
Contributions to one of Nigeria's most impactful contemporary worship platforms, reaching thousands of congregants.
Ensemble performance and collaborative recordings bridging orchestral and African percussion traditions.
Multi-artist collaborative projects exploring the boundaries of Nigerian cultural music in modern production.
Performances with the globally renowned Ghanaian-British gospel artist, reaching audiences across continents.
Studio and live collaborations with the celebrated Jamaican gospel singer, known for her Caribbean-rooted worship style.
A longstanding partnership showcasing Darey's ability to complement and elevate skilled vocalists through precision percussion.
Cross-genre cultural collaborations blending string arrangements with African percussion traditions.
Contributions to one of Nigeria's most impactful contemporary worship platforms, reaching thousands of congregants.
Ensemble performance and collaborative recordings bridging orchestral and African percussion traditions.
Multi-artist collaborative projects exploring the boundaries of Nigerian cultural music in modern production.
From the stages of Lagos to the United Kingdom, Darey Conga has built a reputation as one of the most distinctive cultural instrumentalists of his generation. His work has enriched Nigeria's musical landscape and continues to make its mark internationally.
What he does goes far beyond performance. It is the preservation of a living heritage, the building of bridges between cultures, and the celebration of an artistic tradition that belongs to the world.
Featured percussionist at one of Lagos's most prominent contemporary worship platforms, performing to thousands of congregants and online viewers.
Actively performing and collaborating in the UK since relocating to Doncaster, bringing Nigerian cultural percussion to new European audiences.
One of very few artists who seamlessly performs djembe, talking drum, conga, and contemporary percussion in a single career, a living bridge between old and new.
Recognised as a reliable, innovative studio musician, lending his signature rhythms to recordings spanning gospel, cultural fusion, and contemporary worship.
A staple presence across Lagos's premier performance venues, churches, and cultural events, a performer whose name guarantees energy and authenticity.
Committed to mentoring the next generation of Nigerian percussionists, ensuring the traditions he carries forward are passed on with integrity and passion.
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