White House Productions has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the esteemed Nigerian singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold, as co-producer of ‘The Odyssey’, a documentary that will span the last century of Yoruba music. ‘The Odyssey’ will trace the history and evolution of different subcultures within the music, including Were, Sakara, Apala, Juju, AfroJuju, and Fuji, among many others. The documentary’s stellar cast of producers, headed by Executive Producer Bobo Omotayo, is garnering attention within the music industry.
White House Productions, in a statement announcing the groundbreaking partnership and made available to New Telegraph, disclosed that ‘The Odyssey’, which is now in production, promises to be a revelatory investigation of the Yoruba people’s cultural legacy and musical tradition. Directed by award-winning filmmaker, Abba T. Makama, and produced by executive producer, Bobo Omotayo, the documentary, 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 renowned director, Abba 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.
