White House Production has announced Adekunle Gold as the co-producer of the upcoming documentary, ‘The Odyssey’.
According to a statement on Wednesday, the documentary chronicle the “Yoruba music through its key people, moments, and genres”.
The document will also feature interviews with prominent Yoruba music artistes, promoters and band members.
The statement read, “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.”
