This is part of the ongoing Ariya
Repete initiative, an
expanded music talent hunt for Fuji
and Juju artistes organised by
Goldberg, from the stables of Nigerian Breweries Plc.
Other mentors include members of the
Performers Musicians of Nigeria (PMAN), Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria
and the Association of Juju Musicians of Nigeria (AJUMN).
The mentoring programme with the theme
“Understanding Traditional Music” is for artistes selected from auditions held
in Akure, Ibadan, Ilorin, Ijebu Ode, Osogbo, Abeokuta, Ado Ekiti and Sango-Ota.
The veteran artistes will make presentations on fundamentals relating to
appearance, composure, creativity, vocalisation, stage craft as well as other
aspects of Fuji and Juju music.
It will be an opportunity for the
participants to enhance their skills as they prepare for the quarterfinals on
July 7, 2017 in Akure; the semi-finals on July 14 in Abeokuta and the grand
finale on July 21 in Ibadan, where the cash prize of N1 million would be won in
each category as well as a recording deal each.
KWAM1, a renowned Fuji artiste,
released his first solo album Abode Mecca
in 1979 and his most successful album Talazo
84 in 1984. He is known for introducing the sounds of keyboards, saxophones
and guitars into Fuji music genre.
Sir Shina Peters, a frontline Juju
musician, is well known for his Afro-Beat and intense Fuji-style percussion. He came to limelight in 1989 with his
electrifying debut album Afro-Juju Series
1, and has received numerous recognitions for his unparalleled prowess in
the art of writing, composition, choreography and musical ability.
Also, Temidayo Babatope Joseph, whose stage name is Puffy Tee, is a
renowned music producer who has been in the industry for 21 years. He is the
producer behind hit songs like Eleko
by Davido‘s new act Mayorkun; Yahooze by Olu Maintain; Lorile by X-Project; Away by VIP; Aiye by 9ice and many more.
Commenting on the performance of artistes during the auditions, the
Portfolio Manager, Mainstream Lager and Stout Brands, Nigerian Breweries Plc,
Emmanuel Agu said he was delighted at the abundance of musical talent in the
southwest region and “through Ariya
Repete there is the tendency that more can be discovered and nurtured.”
He stated that Ariya Repete Academy is an opportunity to learn new techniques
applicable to both music genres from renowned musicians, for the competition
and future endeavours.
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