Afrobeats’ Rise Documented in ‘The Odyssey,’ New Film From Adekunle Gold Featuring Seun Kuti and Ebenezer Obey
variety.comJem Aswad Executive Editor, Music In an ambitious effort to chart the lineage of Yoruba and Afrobeats music over the past century and its global influence, Nigerian superstar Adekunle Gold has co-produced a forthcoming documentary titled “The Odyssey.” Co-produced by and helmed by award-winning director Abba T.
Makama, the film aims to illuminate the timeline of Yoruba music from its foundational genres like Were, Sakara, Apala, Juju, and Fuji to its transformative impact on modern Afrobeats. “The Odyssey” features contributions from a strong team led by executive producer Bobo Omotayo.
Known for his “Fuji: An Opera” platform, Omotayo has been a champion of preserving and reimagining Yoruba music for contemporary audiences.
The documentary also brings in Tosin Ashafa and Papa Omotayo as producers, with acclaimed Nigerian photographer Andrew Esiebo contributing a visual exhibition that will debut alongside the film.
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