Adekunle Gold Joins ‘The Odyssey’ Documentary as Co-Producer

LovabledanielsJanuary 22, 2025111 Views

Hold up! AG Baby is stepping behind the camera.

Nigerian popstar Adekunle Gold is set to co-produce an upcoming documentary titled “The Odyssey,” which explores the rich 100-year history of Yoruba music and its profound influence on contemporary Afrobeats.

Currently in production, “The Odyssey” aims to chronicle the evolution of Yoruba music, exploring genres such as Sakara, Apala, Juju, and Fuji, and highlighting their impact on today’s music scene.

The documentary is directed by Abba T. Makama, with Bobo Omotayo serving as the executive producer. Adekunle Gold’s involvement brings a fresh perspective to the project, given his deep roots in Yoruba culture, his successful music career, and, lest we forget, his Photoshop skills.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Adekunle Gold shared on social media, “Excited to be a part of telling the story of the music that made us who we are.”

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“The Odyssey” is poised to be a significant contribution to the documentation of Nigerian music history, offering insights into the cultural and religious influences that have shaped Yoruba music over the past century.

As the project progresses, curiosity peaks as people eagerly await the release of this documentary, which promises to shed light on the legacy and future of Yoruba music. This isn’t just another music doc; it’s a deep dive into a century of sound, tracing its evolution and its profound impact on the Afrobeats we know and love today.