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 emergence as a popular genre in the 1930s to its present-day global influence through Afrobeats.
White House Productions said in a statement on Wednesday that the documentary will include interviews with well-known Yoruba musicians, promoters and band members.
The documentary will examine how religion has influenced the evolution of Yoruba music over the years.
The statement noted that the documentary aims to showcase Yoruba music in a way that resonates with both local and global audiences, while preserving its cultural significance.
“The documentary will present Yoruba music through its key people, moments, and genres, like Sakara, Apala, Ajiwere, Fuji, Juju, Highlife, Afrobeats and more,” it reads in part.
“ODYSSEY will organise Yoruba music’s chronological history through two time periods, pre- and post-colonial, and explore the influences religion, particularly Christianity and Islam, have had on the evolution of Yoruba music.
“Through insightful interviews with key intellectuals, influencers, promoters, band members, and artistes, the documentary will narrate entertaining stories that bring the force of Yoruba music to life for a global audience.
“ODYSSEY aims to provide an artistic presentation of Yoruba music that resonates with local and international audiences in both critical and mainstream circuits, ultimately becoming a marker in time that celebrates Yoruba music and culture while charting new paths for its growth and relevance for future generations.”
The Odyssey is executive produced by Bobo Omotayo and directed by filmmaker Abba T. Makama.
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