Prolific singer and songwriter, Adekunle Kosoko, better known as Adekunle Gold and White House Productions are set to jointly produce a documentary spanning the last century of Yoruba music.

The documentary, titled, The Odyssey, will trace the history and evolution of different subcultures within Yoruba music, including Were, Sakara, Apala, Juju, AfroJuju and Fuji, among others. The documentary’s stellar cast of producers, headed by executive producer, Bobo Omotayo, is already garnering attention within the music industry.

The Odyssey, which is now in production, promises to be a revelatory investigation of the Yoruba people’s cultural legacy and musical tradition. The documentary, directed by award-winning filmmaker, Abba T. Makama and produced by Omotayo, takes viewers on an immersive journey through the captivating rhythms and rich history of Yoruba music, revealing its profound influence on the global music scene and role in shaping the emergence of Afrobeats.

Adekunle Gold will serve as a producer alongside Tosin Ashafa, Papa Omotayo and Makama, to enhance the documentary’s storyline with his knowledge of the industry, network and love of Yoruba music. This formidable group is committed to providing an exciting, genuine look at our history, culture, and where we’re going from here.

The Odyssey will feature some of Nigeria’s most revered music historians, academics, chart-topping artists, music legends, iconic producers, record label owners and music journalists, both past and present.

Speaking with The Guardian, Makama said, “working with these producers, each with their own backgrounds and perspectives, has enlivened the creative process. We’ve already captured some incredibly fascinating interviews and Adekunle Gold’s involvement adds a new dynamic layer to the story.”

https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/weekend-beats/adekunle-gold-white-house-productions-set-sights-on-global-audiences-with-the-odyssey/