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  • MUSON gala concert marks grand finale of festival

    MUSON gala concert marks grand finale of festival

    The Shell Zenith Bank Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, was filled with an air of elegance and musical brilliance on Sunday as the TotalEnergies EP Gala Concert drew the curtain on the 2025 MUSON Festival. The event, which featured performances of Pop Choral Mix and Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, showcased the exceptional talent of the MUSON Choir and the MUSON Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Sir Emeka Nwokedi and Walter Michael Vollhardt.

    Speaking on the significance of the evening, Music Director and Choir Director of MUSON, Sir Emeka Nwokedi described the concert as the grand finale of the two-week-long MUSON Festival, which began on October 12 and brought together various art forms including drama, jazz, and children’s performances.

    “Tonight’s event is the gala concert signalling the end of the MUSON Festival. It’s an annual event that brings all forms of art together for people to find what they love in the arts. By October next year, we’ll do it again, and we’re already planning to bring a big jazz artist to Nigeria,” he said.

    He emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance between Western classical traditions and African cultural heritage.

    “We work between cultures. While the orchestra focuses on classical music, we try not to neglect our own. With the choir, we incorporate Highlife and folk songs so that our performances remain relevant to our cultural identity,” he said.

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    According to Nwokedi, MUSON has played a major role in advancing Nigeria’s musical landscape through education and cultural exchange.

    “MUSON has a school where many students are trained. In our curriculum, we include African music not just Nigerian music but from across the continent. I believe we should even do 60 percent African music and 40 percent Western music to preserve our roots,” he added.

    He also called on government and educational authorities to integrate music more deeply into the national curriculum.

    “Music represents the culture of a people. If you grow up with musical training, it instills discipline and cultural pride. The government should take the study of music seriously and make it a key part of education from primary to tertiary level,” he urged.

    German conductor Walter Michael Vollhardt, who led the MUSON Symphony Orchestra’s rendition of Carmina Burana, expressed admiration for the quality of Nigerian musicians and the audience’s appreciation of classical music.

    “I’ve been working with Nigerian musicians for about 11 years, and I’m always inspired by their talent and passion. I chose Carmina Burana because it is powerful, joyful, and bombastic something Nigerians truly enjoy,” he said.

    He, however, noted that limited financial and institutional support continues to hinder the growth of classical music in Nigeria.

    “Musicians here struggle with transportation costs and limited rehearsal time. If the government could support more orchestral concerts throughout the year, it would help sustain their careers. Many cities like Lagos deserve year-round symphonic performances,” he said.

    Vollhardt also highlighted the need for better music education infrastructure, noting that MUSON currently has only a few instrumental teachers.

    “Many young Nigerian musicians go abroad for advanced studies. With more support, Nigeria could become a major cultural hub in Africa,” he said.

    The night ended on a high note as the audience gave a rousing ovation to both the choir and orchestra, affirming the MUSON Centre’s enduring commitment to nurturing musical excellence and cultural expression in Nigeria.

  • MUSON fiesta promises collaboration

    MUSON fiesta promises collaboration

    Musical Society of Nigeria has unveiled the programme for its 29th annual MUSON Festival. With the theme: “In the Flow,” it promises great performances, education, and artistic collaboration.

    At a press briefing at MUSON Centre, Chairman, Louis Mbanefo, noted how far the society has come since 1983.

    He said after 42 years, the MUSON project continues to thrive and flow beyond the dreams of its founding fathers.

    Mbanefo noted that the society has achieved its objectives through concerts, featuring Nigerian and foreign artists, and establishment of two schools of music. The Basic School provides training in music theory and instrumental performance for Nigerians, while the Diploma School runs a two-year course supported by MTN Foundation. From humble beginnings in 2008, the Diploma School has produced over 500 graduates. He added that MUSON alumni have raised the standard of musical performance in churches, schools, and social events, inspiring musical societies to adopt its template.

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    Mbanefo also noted the accomplishments of MUSON Choir, which won gold medals at international competitions and performed in Europe, America, and China. He commended the continued support of patrons and partners.

    This year’s festival will run from October 12 to 26. It will open with a musical brunch on October 12, followed by MUSON Day on October 14, a jazz party on October 17, and a musical drama on October 18 sponsored by Chevron Corporation. There will be operatic performances on October 19 and 25, a symposium on music and technology tagged “Collabo” on October 21, and a concert showcasing young talents on October 23. The event will conclude with a grand Gala Concert on October 26, sponsored by TotalEnergies, featuring the MUSON Choir and Symphony Orchestra performing Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana.

    Mbanefo explained that unlike many arts institutions abroad, MUSON operates without government subvention. Its continued success is sustained through rental of facilities, private donations, and corporate sponsorship. He described the MUSON project as one that all Nigerians should be proud of, saying it has demonstrated what can be achieved when Nigerians pool their talents, resources, and energy toward a common goal.

  • Igue Festival takes centre stage at MUSON

    Igue Festival takes centre stage at MUSON

    Ahead of this year’s celebration of the Igue Festival, an annual Benin traditional festival this Decembe, the Association for Cultural and Economic Renaissance of Edo (ACERE) is re-enacting the historic event through live performance.

    The live production, entitled: “Igue – the Annual Thanksgiving Festival of Benin Kingdom”, written by Omorodion S. Uwaifo, will be staged on Agip Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, on Sunday November 24, 2024. It will be the first theatrical production of ACERE, a non-governmental and apolitical organisation dedicated to the cultural and economic growth and promotion of Edo.

    According to the engineer turned playwright with many titles on Benin dramaturgy to his name, “the dramatic piece, Igue, is also a human story and the basis of the annual festival of thanksgiving by an adoring people of Benin Kingdom since his (Oba Ewuare) reign as Oba”.

    The performance chronicles the events that birthed Igue, dating back to earlier than 1441. The occurrences defined the life of Prince Ogun, crowned Oba Ewuare I, and eulogised as Ogidigan, for his triumphs as warrior-king. ‘‘He renamed Benin, Edo to honour his saviour of that name. He built the inner moat and walls of Benin City. He created guilds such as Ikpema for drummers, Owina for artisans, Igun Eronmwo for bronze and brass casters and Igbesanmwa for elephant tusk carvers,” Uwaifo stated.

    This historic piece that defines the enduring and fascinating culture and traditions of the Benin people will be directed by Segun Adefila.

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    Drawing on his wealth of experience as dedicated artiste and one of Nigeria’s leading live theatre directors, to breathe life into the piece that promises to be quite entertaining and revealing, Adefila would be bringing on stage a talented ensemble of artistes that would utilise all of the elements of live theatre: music, dance, and storytelling as well as customs in a very colourful and enchanting manner to bring alive this epic drama of communal festivities.

    It is scheduled to open at 4.30pm, with the red carpet and meet/greet starting by 3.30pm.

    ACERE is a problem-solving, development-focused and progress-fostering platform that is apolitical and non-religious. The group seeks to positively transform Edo State in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).

    Its mission is enabling resurgence and modernisation of Edo State while its vision is to be the catalyst for social/cultural advancement, and rapid human and economic empowerment of Edo State.

  • MUSON festival’s Revival excites Nigerians

    MUSON festival’s Revival excites Nigerians

    Last Sunday, this year’s Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Festival of the Arts kicked off with a spectacular performance of Dido and Aeneas, an opera written by the English Baroque composer, Henry Purcell, with a libretto by Nahum Tate, as the opening concert. Also on the opening day, was an art exhibition and musical brunch held at the La Scala Hall, MUSON Center, Onikan Lagos. Sponsored by General Theophilus Danjuma, Dido and Aeneas, was performed by the Diploma School opera and orchestra, which was conducted by John Lucien Eclou.

    Chairman, Board of Trustees of MUSCON, Louis Mbanefo (SAN), said this year’s festival theme is Revival, which promises to be exciting. He recalled that in the past three years, the themes of the festival have been Resurgence (celebrating our emergence from the COVID pandemic), Resilience (celebrating the 40th anniversary of the founding of MUSCON) and now Revival (anticipating the revitalisation of MUSCON despite the adverse trends in Nigeria’s economy).

    “We tackled our objectives in two ways. First, we have held concerts with regularity since 1984, with performances of the highest quality by Nigerian and expatriate performers. And second we have developed two schools of Music-the Basic school, which provides musical education in the theory and performance of musical instruments for Nigerians of all ages, and the Diploma school. The former conducts graded exams, which mirror the Associated Board Exams in the U.K whilst the latter runs a two-year course in history, theory and instrumental performances, Mbanefo said. “It has a yearly intake of 45 advanced students and all students are granted scholarships by the MTN Foundation, which has provided considerable logistic support to the school. From humble beginnings, the school has now become Diploma Awarding institution which is accredited by the Ministry of Education and has produced over 500 Diploma graduates. Many of our graduates have continued their musical education in Europe, America and South Africa and have attained international recognition. Most of our alumni have made and are making very impressive contributions to the musical life in Nigeria and indeed, the world. They have raised considerably the standard of singing and musical performance in churches, in schools and at social events. Indeed, many churches are musical societies throughout Nigeria are borrowing from the templates established by MUSCON”.

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    The society is the owner of MUSCON choir, which has won gold medals at international competitions. It also has a symphony orchestra, which is conducted in regular concerts by visiting German Maestro, Walter-Micheal vollhardt. It also has an open department, which has programmed highly acclaimed performances of many well-known international operas under the direction of John Lucien Eclou.

    According to Mbanefo “the MUSCON project is one that all Nigerian’s should be proud of. It has demonstrated what could be achieved by Nigerians when we pool our resources, talents and energies towards a common goal. The founding fathers and mothers deserve the gratitude of Nigerian society for the very considerable personal sacrifice of their time and skills. Whereas the arts are heavily subsidised by government in other parts of the world, the MUSCON project has been funded entirely through generous donations by individuals and major companies in Nigeria.”

    Chairman, MUSON Festival Planning Committee, Kitoye Ibare-Akinsan, said that the event which kicked-off on Sunday, with a musical brunch/art exhibition at the La Scala Hall, MUSON Center will end on October 27th, with a Gala-The Creation.  Other events lined up for the festival include, Muson Day concert, Musiquest, My Kind of Music, Jazz party, among others.

  • MTN Foundation, MUSON hold concert for donors

    MTN Foundation, MUSON hold concert for donors

    The Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) has hosted an appreciation concert to honour the MTN Foundation and donors for their contribution to promoting musical talents.

    The concert, held at the Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, Lagos, was graced by MTN Foundation officials, including Dennis Okoro, Director of MTN Foundation, and Odunayo Sanya, the Executive Secretary of the foundation, along with some MUSON alumni.

     MUSON’s Director of the School of Music, Princess Banke Ademola, said MTN has been instrumental in nurturing musical talents. ‘‘MUSON School of Music started as a promising dream to uphold a standard of excellence in the music education system in Nigeria. MTN Foundation’s partnership with MUSON has been instrumental in upholding and enhancing the quality of scholars,” she said.

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    Yearly, the MTN Foundation provides a scholarship worth N250,000, covering tuition, books, and transportation for eligible musically talented youths to pursue their dreams at MUSON for two years.

    Princess Banke Ademola noted that a total of 457 students had graduated with MTN Foundation’s support and scholarship.

    “MTN Foundation’s unwavering support spans across education, health, and economic empowerment, including the MUSON School of Music. Adding 10 new students to the initial 30 in the first year showcases MTN Foundation’s dedication to fostering talent and transforming lives,” she said.

    Assuring MTN Foundation’s  support toward nurturing talents,  Sanya noted that scholars and graduates of MUSON School of Music are excelling within the local community and on the international stage.

  • Fajuyi goes on stage at Muson

    Fajuyi goes on stage at Muson

    The late Colonel Francis Adekunle Fajuyi, former Military Governor of Western Nigeria who died with the late Head of State, Major General J.T.U. Aguiyi Ironsi in a military coup in 1966 has always been seen as a hero. That incident has been condensed into a stage play by Professor Ojo Rasak and it will mount the stage on November 5 at the Muson Centre, Lagos. One the actors Seyi Fasuyi spoke to Edozie Udeze on the importance of the play and why it is relevant now.

    WHEN the late Colonel Francis Adekunle Fajuyi was killed along with the late Head of State, Major General J.T.U. Aguiyi Ironsi in the 1966 counter coup, it demonstrated how much love Fajuyi had for his guest. That sacrifice did not only prove his love for Ironsi, but also for Nigeria as a country. That remarkable experience and incident has been packaged into a stage play. It is written by Professor Ojo Rasak who is a dancer, dramatist, scholar, playwright and producer. The rehearsals for the play to mount the stage are ongoing. It has as cast and crew, some of Nigeria’s best stage artistes and actors and actresses who have been included to give the play its best shot. As the rehearsals go on almost on a daily basis within the premises of the National Troupe of Nigeria, Iganmu, Lagos all eyes are on Rasak to present a play that dwells on the unity of Nigeria, a play that will look back and reappraise the basis of ethnic cohesion and togetherness in the entity called Nigeria.

    How did this love displayed by Fajuyi to his guest, a Head of State, go to show that love, genuine love, far goes above ethic or tribal cleaverage  and so on? In an interview with Seyi Fasuyi, one of the casts of the play and someone who has interpreted more complicated and sophisticated stage plays in the past, the idea and concept of the play is to situate the place of love across ethnic divide in Nigeria of today. Fajuyi said, “Yes, I am a member of the cast of Fajuyi production, a play written and directed by Professor Ojo Rasak. Fajuyi is a historical play-a legend. The timing of the show itself is equally important. Fajuyi is like a symbol of unity in Nigeria. He sacrificed himself, his career, his life to protect someone who was his guest. Head of State but from a different part of the country. He said no to the killers-you cannot kill my guest and then leave me alive. Therefore he sacrificed his life for it and today he serves as a total model of love across tribes in Nigeria”.

    He went on, “What he did goes to puncture what went on during the last elections in Lagos State where politicians wanted to use ethnic hatred to put us apart. We all have been living together as friends, as neighbours, as in-laws, as lovers, as landlords, as tenants, as an indivisible people. But here now while the elections went on in February, politicians beat up tribal sentiments to divide us. So the play hinges on love, on unity, on togetherness and on those issues that we have to constantly employ to remain together as one. As it is the play is an epic, historical, harmoniously playing up areas where we can apply to be one as an entity”.

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    The play shows us that years back Nigerians lived together without ethnic consideration. “We should desist from allowing leaders today to use their selfish political ideals to divide us”, Fasuyi said. In reality, Nigerians should be able to live as one, no matter what. Ethnic, religious and selfish postulations cannot be allowed to permeate us and severe us from one another. An Ekiti man Fajuyi was a brave and courageous soldier and today he is being studied as an ideal leader who lived for the love of others.

    On November 5th, the play will mount the stage at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. With the cast and crew of over 50 in number, the play promises to resound and resonate in many ways. Seyi Fasuyi also reminded the public that time has come for leaders and indeed the whole citizenry to come and see how true love can breed unity. Both Ironsi and Fajuyi families have been invited and are expected to grace the occasion with their presence. It will be an auspicious time for the two families – one from Abia, the other from Ekiti, to come together to cement renewed moments of love and nostalgia. There will be an assemblage of community people from Ekiti with their local songs, dirges and props to enhance the beauty and aesthetics of the play. The dances, the songs will make the play sound more original. There will be narrations from the beginning until the end. The narrations will delve into the core of the story. Notable public figures from the West and from the East and other parts of the country will be in attendance

  • 40 years on, MUSON soars

    40 years on, MUSON soars

    • Holds festival Friday

    Chairman, Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), Louis Mbanefo (SAN) has said that despite the vicissitudes of life in Nigeria, the Musical Society of Nigeria continues to thrive and progress from strength to strength as a shining example of what can be achieved by Nigerians. 

    He stated that the MUSON project is one that all Nigerians should be proud of, adding that it has ‘demonstrated what can be achieved by Nigerians when we pool our resources, talents and energies towards a common goal.’   MUSON was formed by a group of friends, including the late Mr. Akintola Williams, the late Chief Ayo Rosiji, the late Mrs. Francesca Emanuel, the late Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi and Louis Mbanefo in 1983 with the main objective of promoting the performance, understanding and enjoyment of serious music.

    Mbanefo who spoke in Lagos on this year’s edition of the MUSON Festival with the theme Resilience, and the 40th anniversary of the society, said: “The founding fathers and mothers deserve the gratitude of the Nigerian Society for the very considerable sacrifice of their time and skills for no personal reward or gain.  Whereas the arts are heavily subsidized by governments in other parts of the world, the MUSON project has been funded entirely through generous donations by individuals and the major companies in Nigeria.”

    He disclosed that the 10-day festival, which will flag off on October 20 to 29 will be an exciting pack featuring drama presentation, operatic performance, art exhibition, musical brunch-My Kind of Music, MUSON Day celebration concert, gala classical and contemporary concert and a closing gala concert. 

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    But, as MUSON prepares for the festival, it is mourning the loss of two centenarians, without whom there would not have been a Musical Society of Nigeria. ”Both men passed away during September 2023.  Mr. Akintola Williams who celebrated his 104th birthday on August 9 passed away on September 11 whilst Sir. Mervyn Brown who celebrated his 100th birthday on September 24 passed away two days later.  We pray that the souls of the two Titans rest in perfect peace,” Mbanefo said.

     Recalling the journey of the society these past 40 years, Mbanefo said the society tackled its objectives in two ways, which include holding regular concerts and the development of two Schools of Music; the Basic School and the Diploma School. According to him, there is no doubt that training in classical music is an important discipline for our youth and a source of spiritual fulfillment, not to mention employment, throughout their lives.

    Festival Planning Committee Chairman Mr. Kitoye-Ibare Akinsan said the opening event would be Chevron drama Efunsetan Iyalode Ibadan, by Akinwunmi Sesan holding at the Agip Recital Hall, on October 20 and 21. But on Sunday, October 22, there will be MUSON Brunch/Art exxhi9bition that will be anchored by Bruce Onobrakpeya Foundation and Folio Development Limited at the La Scala Restaurant. It will remain open till closing date of the festival.

    Unlike past editions, this year’s festival has an innovation that will serve as the intellectual part of the celebration. It is a Collabo- Music Meets Technology, a panel of technical giants and music experts such as former PMAN President Tee Mac, Intellectual Property lawyer and Google representative that will discuss how technology impacts music holding on Monday October 23.

    Other events lined up are TY Danjuma’s opera featuring Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, at the Agip Recital Hall on October 22, TotalEnergies EP Gala recital featuring Michael Volhardt on the cello, Mbanefo on piano. TotalEnergies EP concert is The Messiah by GF Handel to be conducted by Sir Emeka Nwokedi and features international guest soloist Francisca Chiejina, a Soprano.

  • ‘MUSON scholarship added value to my craft’

    ‘MUSON scholarship added value to my craft’

    By Tunrayo Ilesanmi

    Macpherson Aghah, a sound engineer, producer, composer and an alumni of the MTN-MUSON scholarship programme, has stated that the MUSON scholarship was a leverage to boost his career.

    Mcpherson, who graduated from the programme in 2020, described his experience as a learning opportunity.

    The entertainer also added that he gained an in-depth knowledge of music, which he currently applies in films, television production and music production.

    On the value of the scholarship program, Macpherson added that aside from gaining knowledge in music, the programme added value to his craft, by giving him unique insights to solve problems and take up new challenges.

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    He said: “I learned the importance of time management and continuous practice. Today, I use the skills I learnt to break down my work process to achieve more efficient and effective outcomes. I have learnt to use my time wisely and improve my craft daily.  For me, there is no stagnancy or middle point.”

    The MTN Foundation has recently announced 2023 call for applications for the scholarship program, for young music enthusiasts in Nigeria.

  • BUAF stages Jagagba at MUSON

    BEETA Universal Arts Foundation (BUAF) will stage its 2018 award winning play Jagagba at Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Centre from July 19 to July 21.

    The play stars Kunle Coker; Mawuyon Ogun; Bamike Olawunmi (Bam Bam); Ese Lami George; Olarotimi Fakunle; Eden Attai and Kelvin Mary Ndukwe.

    Jagagba, written by Abdul-Qudus Ibrahim, won the second edition of the innovative playwright contest that seeks to discover young talents in creative writing in drama.

    Last year, BUAF organised the Beeta Playwrights Competition and received 348 entries from 30 states. A panel of six judges, led by former General Manager, National Theatre, Prof. Ahmed Yerima, selected 10 finalists, who attended a one-day playwriting workshop, also led by Prof. Yerima. This was followed by the grand finale, which produced Ibrahim’s play that emerged the winner. Ibrahim’s win fetched N1 million in prize money and a publishing deal. The competition deal includes staging the winning play, which will see Jagagba coming alive on stage.

    According to BUAF’s founder and award-winning actress and producer, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Jagagba captures the conflicts that characterise traditional society with interplays of political metaphors and social contradictions. “The play explores the quandary of familial ties, the complexity of policy iteration and the perceived gap between evolving cultures, including relevant social issues such as the societal value of women, female inclusion, security, and co-existence,” she said.

    Ibrahim hails from Kogi State and has a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance from Covenant University. He has a passion and flair for writing and expressed excitement that his play emerged winner. “I can’t believe this is happening for me,” he expressed.

    Graham-Douglas, who is also producing the play, said she created the foundation because of her love for the performing arts and as an avenue to create opportunities for young people to develop their talents and tell original Nigerian stories. In the first edition, “Our Son the Minister” written by Paul Ugbede won in 2018 and enjoyed massive stage presence.

    At the three-day theatre fiesta, the play will go on stage at 7pm on Friday, July 19, 3pm and 7pm on Saturday and Sunday.

  • MUSON, others honour don

    The Music Society of Nigeria (MUSON), Friends of Akin Euba and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have held a concert for Akin Euba, a Professor of music, at the Agip Recital Hall in MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, OLATUNDE ODEBIYI reports.

    Lovers of music from the United States, United Kingdom, Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria, among other countries, filled the Agip Recital Hall of the Music Society of Nigeria (MUSON) in Onikan, Lagos State, for a tribute concert in honour of  Akin Euba, a Professor of music.

    The event was organised by MUSON, in collaboration with Friends of Akin Euba and the University of Lagos (UNILAG). It was a special concert conceived to celebrate the Professor’s works and to highlight his contributions to African music scholarship and the growth of African art music.

    It had diverse musicians who performed, displaying unique professional voices and sounds of musical instruments. Among them were MUSON Diploma Choir and UNILAG Choir.

    Euba, who lives in the United States, introduced the concept of ‘African Pianism’ to theorise the ways in which composers could use the western piano forte to reinterpret the structural and performance features of African music.  He  coined and popularised the term ‘creative ethnomusicology’, to conceptualise the relationship between ethnographic research and musical composition.

    For years, Euba edited a newsletter, directed a research Centre, and organised an inter-continental symposium series to explore the significance of inter-culturalism in musical composition and performance. His works include  academic publications and musical compositions, a book, ‘Yoruba Drumming’ and ‘Chaka’, an opera in two chants,  recorded by the City of Birmingham Touring Opera in United Kingdom (UK) and conducted by Simon Halsey in 1999.

    According to MUSON Chief Executive Officer, Ayo Jafojo, the concert is an opportunity to let people know what music is like in Nigeria.

    She said: “Nigerian music is technical, intellectual and this concert is to let people have a taste of this and to let them appreciate us more.”

    She noted that Euba has left a legacy for others, especially students of music. She urged them to have the spirit of excellence and know that anything is possible.

    Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Steve Ayorinde, commended the musical performances at the concert, describing them as professional.

    He said Euba has left a legacy, adding that his legacies should be celebrated.

    A representative of Chairman Planning Committee of the event, Bode Omojola, described the performances as fantastic.

    “The performances had piano and oral music, it also had professional musicians performing alongside young university students. It was a good mix and quality; it was effective and it did what we wanted to do,” he said.

    He noted that the day was aimed at performing songs that were written by composers who are older than Euba when he was writing music around the beginning of the 20th century. “We featured Professor Euba’s works and we highlighted works and his impact on the works of the younger Nigerians composers.”

    According to him, the music of Euba is challenging. He said: “Prof Euba is a fantastic scholar, hardworking, humble and friendly. His music challenges us; it is not the type that is easy to understand, it challenges one to think about the structure of the music; it is different from the popular music and it is unique.”

    A lecturer in the Theatre Unit, Department of Creative Arts of UNILAG, Olatunji Sotimirin, described Euba’s music