African popular music (also styled Afropop, Afro-pop or Afro pop), like African traditional music, is vast and varied. Most contemporary genres of African popular music build on cross-pollination with western popular music. Many genres of popular music like blues, jazz, afrobeats, salsa, zouk, and rumba derive to varying degrees on musical traditions from Africa, taken to the Americas by enslaved Africans. These rhythms and sounds have subsequently been adapted by newer genres like rock, and rhythm and blues. Likewise, African popular music has adopted elements, particularly the musical instruments and recording studio techniques of western music. The term does not refer to a specific style or sound but is used as a general term for African popular music.
“Irin Ajo” is about the journey of human existence, even in our confused state of mind, as we love and hate, “Irin Ajo” tells us that we all have the responsibility of making things right. Finding out what those are will be the beginning…“Irin Ajo” is the beginning of a journey we all must take
In this production of Irin Ajo, Bi-Okoto is proud to collaborate with the Footprints of David Art Academy, the Ijolomo Dance Company led by Rasheed Ibrahim and Theatre Centrik led by Tony Biyi Boyede. All of these organizations are based in Nigeria. The artists from these amazing academies will be virtually transported and included in this production!
Footprints of David is an art academy established on 30th December 2005. They teach toddlers and teenagers how to harness their creative side in the form of arts, drama and dance.
Ijolomo Dance Company was founded in 2017 in Lagos with the aim of working with young , talented and creative minds who have chosen “ART” as their field and especially dance as their specialty area. Ijolomo dance company uses dance, poetry and music to educate and inform and also inspire it’s audience.
Theatre Centrik is led by Tony Biyi Boyede. Biyi is an accomplished Nigerian artist now living in the United States. He is a director, dancer, teacher, drummer, acrobat, producer, write , choreographer … you name it!! He has performed with a myriad of choirs and dance companies including the Nigerian Choir, Laz Ekwueme and Angel Voices just to mention a few. We are proud to have him on stage for this production!
I.C.M
A true rendezvous of all Christians with one faith, love, and interest towards diligently worshiping the one and only Almighty God.
Out of many, ONE
A message by Prophet Mike Baptist at Cherubim & Seraphim Church, ICM Cincinnati, Ohio.
Bible Reverences
Samuel 16, vs 1—16
Romans 12, vs 1—21
Isaiah 43, vs 18 & 19
Deuteronomy 1, vs 6
Exodus, 17 vs 15
Psalm 16, vs 5
Hebrews 1 vs 9
Born in the village call Kananga located in the Congo D.R.C...I am from the tribe Tetela. In which our quote said "we are not slave"and Music been my drug since the age of 11. I describe my Music as a tool to Pass a messages on all my songs and let my mind to stay open as a non-slave. Music is Life behind imagination
Bolojo Music is a typically traditional music from The Nagot-Yoruba's origin. Bolojo can be found in Republic of Benin and Ogun state in southwestern Nigeria, western Yoruba speaking people of Ketu, Egbado, Ohori, and Anago.
Nostalgic sound of yester years Music has been part of our culture and heritage for years. Thanks to the new technology we are now able to enjoy this beautiful art from the past
What the Medias are not telling us. Hear directly from the source. Recorded live on Afrikan Village Buka with Olubanjo Adigun on WAIF 88.3fm in Cincinnati, Ohio
