Sola Akinola

Grand Prairie, TX

$150 – $500 per event

Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

Hello! I’m Sola. I'm a multi-instrumentalist with a focus on the Cello and Viola. I have 18 years experience with playing the Cello in multiple settings. I also have 11 years of experience with the Violin, and 6 years of experience with the Viola.

I'm available for all kinds of events, including weddings, dinner parties, corporate events, holiday parties, picnics, and many more. Please reach out to me if you would like a free quote, or if you have any questions about my experience or services.


Reviews

16 reviews

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Jayce S.

February 19, 2026
Verified review

Did amazing!

had Sola scheduled for our dinner party, played beautifully on cello and violin!

Hired as: Cellist, Violinist


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Mary C.

December 17, 2025
Verified review

Left us scrambling

We were very excited for Sola to play at our wedding after seeing great reviews and hearing a sample. We sent him three songs, and he said he'd send us updates as he made progress with him. We booked him in September, for our wedding this December. We hardly heard from him, and when we reached out for updates, we didn't get anything (we did get a short video of one piece one time). The day before our wedding, we texted him to see how everything was going, if he would be joining for the rehearsal as he said he was, and he said he wasn't sure if he would be able to make it to our wedding and that he didn't know what to do. Safe to say we did not have a cellist for our ceremony. Things happen, but getting canceled the day before put us in a spot nobody should be in. To his credit, he did refund us.

Hired as: Cellist


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Milaun M.

October 9, 2025
Verified review

Storybook Performance!

Sola was the perfect addition to our special day! With minimal direction, he provided an incredible performance and helped set the tone of our wedding. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how great the music was. From the moment the groom came down to Sola playing "Dearly Beloved" from Kingdom Hearts to our Beauty & The Beast first dance, Sola was a joy ❣️ I would definitely recommend.

Hired as: Cellist, Violinist


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Valarie P.

September 25, 2025
Verified review

Amazing Work

Thank you Sola, you added the most elegant touch to my sisters baby shower it was truly magical!!! He is amazing book him now!

Hired as: Cellist, Violinist


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Terrecelyn H.

August 11, 2025
Verified review

Excellent Performance

Sola Akinola performed at our College Trunk Party and did an amazing job. He performed an excellent mix of classical, r &b, gospel and broadway selections as requested. He is top notch and I would highly recommend his service and we will definitely use him again!

Hired as: Cellist

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Booking information

Price range: $150 – $500 per event

Services offered

Past booked events

November 2026

02

Monday

Casting Call

6:00pm - 10:00pm

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Cedar Hill, TX

February 2026

14

Saturday

Dinner Party

5:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Mansfield, TX

December 2025

13

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 4:45pm

•

McKinney, TX

November 2025

07

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:00pm

•

Grapevine, TX

October 2025

05

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

10:30am - 1:00pm

•

Arlington, TX

September 2025

20

Saturday

Baby Shower

4:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Venus, TX

August 2025

03

Sunday

Graduation

12:00pm - 3:00pm

•

McKinney, TX

June 2025

20

Friday

Cultural Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Plano, TX

April 2025

16

Wednesday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Fort Worth, TX

February 2024

14

Wednesday

Dinner Party

8:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

January 2024

12

Friday

Birthday Party

9:30pm - 10:15pm

•

Plano, TX

December 2023

09

Saturday

Dinner Party

7:30pm - 8:00pm

•

Forney, TX

08

Friday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Plano, TX

November 2023

10

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Burleson, TX

October 2023

07

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Fort Worth, TX

September 2023

23

Saturday

Surprise

4:30pm - 6:00pm

•

Wylie, TX

July 2023

01

Saturday

Wedding Engagement

7:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

June 2023

24

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Garland, TX

08

Thursday

Corporate Event

10:00am - 11:00am

•

Fort Worth, TX

May 2023

14

Sunday

Holiday Party

11:30am - 1:00pm

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Dallas, TX

06

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Southlake, TX

April 2023

29

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

22

Saturday

Birthday Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Richardson, TX

15

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Grand Prairie, TX

March 2023

31

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:30pm

•

McKinney, TX

February 2023

14

Tuesday

Holiday Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Fort Worth, TX

December 2022

23

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Palmer, TX

18

Sunday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Colleyville, TX

16

Friday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

November 2022

23

Wednesday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 3:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

18

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:00pm

•

Rockwall, TX

July 2022

30

Saturday

Birthday Party

8:30pm - 10:00pm

•

Seagoville, TX

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