About Us
All About Us At Centre Techniques
Who We Are
We are Centre Techniques. Centre Techniques® is a leading provider of acoustic upright and grand pianos, musical compositions and performances, located in Yaba, Lagos. Our integrity engenders loyalty in those with whom we partner – employees, business associates, clients etc.
Although we have been dealing pianos for about 18 years, Centre Techniques was up as a registered company in 2007. Our family is a very musical one in which almost everyone plays one or two instruments, and there are thoroughbred music scholars.
Cultural Investment: For us this is a cultural investment. We are passionate about improving the cultural environment of Nigeria i.e., shaping the future through values and ideals. Cultural activities of the highest quality are an integral part of our operations and social responsibility. We intend to cultivate a piano culture.
We do this by promoting the cultural life and creating performance opportunities for promising pianists of the next generation, as well as established, first class artists. Innovative concepts attract a new audience for good music, lighten fear of new cultural occurrence, and enliven new demographics to attend concerts. After all, music is a part of life – and what is life without music?
- Sales, supply, rental, installation, tuning, and servicing of acoustic pianos.
- Grand piano rentals for concerts, events, and video shoots.
- Live musical performances at events such as weddings, concerts, and corporate gatherings.
- Composing and arranging music for solo instruments, bands, and orchestras.
- Consulting and installing professional audio sound reinforcement systems.
- Hosting 'The Joy of Music' concert series, fostering a love for classical music.
What We Do
Our Passion
For us this is a cultural investment. We are passionate about improving the cultural environment of Nigeria. Cultural activities of the highest quality are an integral part of our operations and social responsibility. We intend to cultivate a piano culture.
We do this by promoting the cultural life and creating performance opportunities for promising musicians of the next generation, as well as established artists. After all, music is a part of life – and what is life without music?.
- Honesty, trust, integrity. We have been selling pianos for some time, we are often sought out to recommend good pianos for good prices. We are trusted not to sell or recommend a bad piano.
- Because we are into digital technology, we offer you best pro bono instruction on how to make best use of and have fun with your digital instruments.
Our Strength
Our Composition
‘Seun Owoaje, a pianist/composer by profession, and former lecturer in music at Obafemi Awolowo University (O.A.U) Ife, ‘Seun holds B.A. Music, O.A.U, M.A. Music, University of Lagos and is currently working on a PhD at the University of Lagos. He presently runs Centre Techniques, a music consultancy firm in Lagos. Writer of several standard instrumental, vocal, and orchestral works which have been severally performed in Nigeria and abroad. Seun has served in various capacities as music and productions consultant for organisations and events.
In 2003, he was music Score [Orchestration] Consultant at the All Africa Games [COJA] event, held in Abuja. In November/December 2006, he was Music consultant to the Cross River State Government at ‘Creative Academii’ reality television show, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. In 2007, he was music consultant at Davidhouse multi media’s presentation of Femi Osofisan’s ‘Midnight Blackout’ play. For the Lagos Carnival, 2010 and 2011, Seun Consulted for Lagos State, Nigeria by doing piano performances of his own arrangement of ‘Ise Oluwa’ and other pieces, in sync with a fireworks display. In 2012, he was facilitator of touring international Dutch pianist Marcel Worms’ piano workshop at University of Ibadan. From 2009, he has directed the orchestra for Daystar Christian Centre Carol Concerts. Some of Seun’s very recent compositions and arrangements include:
- ‘Atike Ayinke’, Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra
- Impressions in Blue on Fela Anikulapo’s ‘Water no get enemy’, Solo Piano Piece commissioned by international Pianist Marcel Worms, Netherlands
- ‘Erinlakatabu’, Symphonic arrangement commissioned by Prince Klaus Conservatory, Netherlands
- Score and soundtrack to the Render 2 Caesar, a motion picture by Desmond Ovbiageli
- ‘Expansions on Ajantala’, Scherzo on the Ajantala legend
- ‘Jesu n Kigbe!’ Rondo for Tenor, ‘Cello, Preacher and Orchestra
- Egba Anthem, Commissioned by Tunde Kelani, for his movie ‘Ayinla’
- E nlé Àlhájà (Conversation for Solo Violin, Piano and Orchestra)
He currently lectures at Mountain Top University and University of Lagos. He is the visioneer and organizer of the periodical concert/discussion series ‘The Joy of Music’. Recently, he delivered a presentation and performance on ‘The Interconnectedness of European (German) and African (Nigerian) Classical art music’ at ‘Harmony Across Cultures’, a workshop jointly organized by the Goethe and some professional and educational bodies. Seun has also published ‘Choral and Solo Compositions’, a compilation of his arrangements of compositions of Dr. D.K. Olukoya, the General Overseer of MFM Ministries, and ‘Four African Folk Tales, For Piano’.
Simi Olugbenga Owoaje [Manager/Technician] was formerly based in the U.K. and now relocated back to Nigeria. Similola has a passion for the refurbishing and rejuvenation of old pianos back to the state of new. He is also gifted in aesthetics, fashion and décor. He is the president of Guy Simms, a clothing and fashion outfit.
While in the U.K., Similola worked as a transporting executive in ASAP Transport Company, Islington, London; the Addison Lee Transport Company and as a businessman. His foray into piano business started about 15 years ago when he started shipping pianos (used and new) to Nigeria for sale.
Seni Owoaje is based in the United Kingdom. He presently works as senior Information Technology personnel at South Bank University, London. He holds a Master of Engineering degree in Computer systems and networks.
A consummate pianist and singer, Seni has served as chorister, Choirmaster, and music Director of a number of choirs here in Nigeria and in the United Kingdom. Among those choirs is the Laz Ekwueme National Chorale. Seni serves on the Centre Techniques’ board of directors.
Our List of Clientele
- Mountain Top Conservatory School (MTCM), Onike, Yaba, Lagos
- Mountaintop University Music Department
- MFM Headquarters, Onike, Lagos
- University of Ibadan (U.I.), Ibadan
- Ali Baba – Famous Stand-up comedian and mentor of generation of entertainers.
- Dr. D.K. Olukoya – General overseer of Mountain of fire and Miracles Ministries. Keen supporter of Orchestras and serious musicians.
- Ajumogobia Science Foundation
- This Present House, Lekki, Lagos
- Daystar Christian Centre, Oregun, Lagos
- Saint Andrews Anglican Church, Ogudu G.R.A., Lagos
- Ledrop Online, Lekki Lagos
- Lagos State House of Assembly
- Cobhams Asuquo (Celebrity Musician and Producer)
- M.I. Mr Incredible (Celebrity Musician)
- Ayo Bankole Jr. (Foremost Nigerian Composer and Pianist)
- Masha Music Academy, Lekki, Lagos.
- Meadowhall School, Lekki, Lagos
- Akpobome Atuyota (Ali Baba, foremost Nigerian Stand-up Comedian and MC)
- Stone Church, Ibadan
- Precise Financial Systems, Yaba, Lagos
- Babcock University, Ilishan.
- Babcock University High School
- Keskese Events, Ikeja GRA, Lagos
- Baptist College of Theology, Agbowa, Ogun State
- Pastor Kunle Ajayi (RCCG Director of Music worldwide)
- Africa Film Festival Ltd, AFFRIF
- RCCG, City of David, Oniru Estate, Lekki, Lagos
- SBI Media Limited, Magodo, Lagos
- No Surprises Events Limited
- CPI Events Limited, Lagos
- Oaken Events Limited, Lekki, Lagos
- Sujimoto Nigeria
- Lead City University, Ibadan
- C. Barromeo Catholic Church, V.I., Lagos
- Catholic Secretariat, Force Road, Onikan, Lagos
- Catholic Church, Asokoro, Abuja
- Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Olorunsogo, Mushin
- Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Ebute Metta, Lagos
- Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Yaba, Lagos
- Project fame/Ultima Limited
- Zapphaire Events Limited
- Mr. Mitchel Elegbe C.E.O. Interswitch
- Saint Paul’s Anglican Church, Odogbolu
- Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON)
- Baptist seminary, Ogbomoso
- Davenport and Islington Media
- Inspiro Productions Limited
- Life House Place for Woman Rising 2016
- Dozens of other corporate private piano buyers and owners in Lagos and other locations in Nigeria.
- Sujimoto Nigeria
- Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) etc.
- Bon saffron Hotel Ikeja