Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold is set to co-produce a documentary titled ‘The Odyssey’ in celebration of Yoruba music.
TheNewsGuru reports that White House Productions in a statement on Wednesday said that the documentary will feature interviews with prominent Yoruba music artistes, promoters and band members.
The project traces the Yoruba history from its rise in the 1930s to its current global prominence within the Afrobeats movement.
The statement also noted that the project is aimed at showcasing Yoruba music in a way that appeals to both local and international 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.”