From the primeval age of Ayànàgalú (the Yorùbá pioneer-drummer-turned-deity-of-drumming) to the modern era, Yorùbá musical traditions have been shaped by individual performers: drummers, dancers, ...

The Yoruba talking drum, an iconic instrument from West Africa, is a testament to the continent's rich musical heritage ...

The documentary, titled “The Odyssey”, will trace the history and evolution of different subcultures within the music, including Were, Sakara, Apala, Juju, AfroJuju, and Fuji, among many others. The ...

Adekunle Gold, a Nigerian artist, is scheduled to co-produce a documentary that honours Yoruba music. The documentary The Odyssey delves into a century of Yoruba music, tracing its roots from its ...

Renowned singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold, has been announced as the latest addition to the production team of White House Productions’ upcoming documentary, “The Odyssey”. The film delves into ...

The language an artist uses in conveying their thoughts sometimes combines with the manner they deliver these thoughts to create a unique type of music that is elevated by diction, delivery, and ...

A new documentary, entitled “The Odyssey”, is set to detail Yoruba music’s 100-year history to Afrobeats and beyond. “The Odyssey” will take viewers on an illuminating journey through the history of ...

Omileeyan, born Anthony Babajide Omileyan Ojomo, is an Afrobeats musician from Ondo State whose artistry is deeply rooted in Yoruba heritage.In this interview with Saturday Sun, he discusses his ...

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