The present efforts by some individuals to distort the history of yoruba nation has been seriously condemned by a social political. Known as the ewi king, he did at least provide his own spin on the music, a hybrid entitled the alasa of ibadanland. This essay focuses on the work of two yorubalanguage poetperformers, lanrewaju adepoju and olatubosun oladapo, as an example of artistic treatment of secularism. M in international economic lass from the university of warwick, united kingdom, and. Lanrewaju adepoju, the redoubtable yoruba poet, in a recent album, observed that ibadan had never mourned anyone the way it mourned adelabu. Adebayo faleti 26 december 1921 23 july 2017 was africas first newscaster, africas first stage play director, africas first film editor and librarian with the first television station in africa wntvwnbs, nigerias first yoruba presenter on television and radio alike, a nigerian poet, journalist, writer, nollywood films director and actor. Lanrewaju adepoju oruko rere good name 1984, vinyl. The recordings are published on the lanrad records label and sold in bookshops and markets throughout the country. Oliver mutukudzi rongai mhuri oliver mutukudzi tenda ishe oliver mutukudzi sugar pie oliver mutukudzi nhaka.
Occasionally, they risked their stardom to make political statements against established powers. Lanrewaju adepojus recording studio, ibadan, nigeria, 2014 the. He is very modest about his capabilities, but there is no doubt that he has made his mark in the history books of zimbabwes most talented musicians. Since then, her study of african popular culture, religion, and verbal arts has spanned the continent, most recently focusing on nigeria for a project on early yoruba print culture.
The ewi exponent and alasa of ibadanland, chief lanrewaju adepoju, has launched his official website as a result of torrential demand for his ewi records. Lanrewaju adepoju the making of an artist adepoju attaches much value to his personal history and is always eager to draw attention to it. He released his first solo album, highlife romance, in 1979. Technologies such as writing and printing play a vital role in transmitting. Chief lecturer, academy of islamic propagation, acadip, alhaji yusuf olatunde adepoju, has explained his interest in comparative religions, adding that it was to clarify the many misconceptions. Sep 25, 2017 in this interview with sola adeyemo in ibadan, the unassuming septuagenarian exbroadcaster and author of some published books, speaks on his life history, his contributions to the society through the series of ewi albums he had waxed, and his current visual challenge which has limited his efforts to wax more albums and move about willingly. Olanrewaju adepoju was described as one of the culturemakers, who dictated the tempo of social change, popular ideology, and interpersonal relations. We have collected some of the best resources from across the web to do research on adepoju history, adepoju ancestory, and adepoju. Find lanrewaju adepoju biography and history on allmusic b. It was a day no one who witnessed it would ever forget. Biography of chief lanrewaju adepoju here comes the genius septuagenarian who never saw the inside of any form of classroom for the purpose of learning or acquiring any form of knowledge, but whose rich works of art have become reference materials to researchers and academia all over the world. He is a very seriousminded person with a lot of self discipline. Lanrewaju adepoju appreciates everyone for the 7million naira eye surgery fund.
Lanrewaju adepoju appreciates everyone for the 7million naira. It is a mesmerising oral poem that demands reflection through its sonorous weaving of yoruba history, research, christian theology and yoruba cultural evolution. Explore books by aderanti adepoju with our selection at. In this interview with sola adeyemo in ibadan, the unassuming septuagenarian exbroadcaster and author of some published books, speaks on his life history, his contributions to the society through the series of ewi albums he had waxed, and his current visual challenge which has limited his efforts to wax more albums and move about willingly. Lanrewaju adepoju and the making of modern yoruba poetry. Technologies such as writing and printing play a vital role in transmitting history, thought and creativity, and such technologies have a long history in west africa. Jul 20, 2017 the famous yoruba poet, lanrewaju moshood adepoju was then called to the podium. As far back as 1987 when some of you were still in the incubator, oba yesufu oloyede asanike, olubadan of ibadan made history when the olubadan installed moshood kashimawo olawale abiola as the bashorun of ibadan. We hope you will participate on the adepoju forums, it is a great place to find or post information on adepoju genealogy and is completely free to participate. That alhaji lanrewaju adepoju is a genius in his craft is beyond dispute. Owing to the unwritten aspect of yoruba history, ewi was lost in antiquity as the exponents perished. The untold story of how mko abiola was nearly prevented. We use cookies to offer you a better experience, personalize content, tailor advertising, provide social media features, and better understand the use of our services.
Kunle omo alaafin orun, lanrewaju adepoju, lee kuan yew, nelson. Shop 1 records for sale for album aye toto by lanrewaju adepoju on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. In the foreword, justice olubunmi oyewole of the court of appeal, enugu divisi. Incidentally, being a man i had always admired but never met, i promised to go to ibadan to seek him out last christmas. View olanrewaju adepojus profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Meaning, origin and history of the name olanrewaju behind. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover olanrewajus connections and jobs at similar companies. Like a window into their daytoday life, adepoju census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more. Alhaji lanrewaju adepoju, is in joyous mood as he got help from an unexpected quarters. Watch and listen to the amazing india surgery story tells by his son. You need only to listen to the lyrics of his ewi yoruba poetry to understand that. Oct 23, 2017 the famous yoruba poet, lanrewaju moshood adepoju was then called to the podium.
If you know about lanrewaju adepoju he was and to me still the most significant nigerian poet, in the early 70s n 80s he puts his yoruba poems ewi into albums mostly plates. Why we engage in religious debates adepoju vanguard news. The untold story of how mko abiola was nearly prevented from. Although i did not attend primary school, my textbooks are. A sample adepoju poem lanrewaju adepoju performed and recorded ilu le hard times, the text of which follows, in 1980, even though it reacted to experiences in nigeria in the dying days of the military administration of olusegun obasanjo. Apologies to the esteemed fans of chief lanrewaju adepoju for our official website being down. How mko abiola was nearly prevented from becoming the aare. Biography of chief lanrewaju adepoju lanrewaju adepoju. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Home posts tagged latest oyo state news makinde at first independent celebration as governor calls for prayers. Aloysius nnamdi ikegwuonu bishop who built attacked ozubulu.
This essay presents lanrewaju adepoju as a local intellectual within the yoruba cultural environment whose poetic career sheds interesting light on nigerian politics and related social issues. This is a photograph taken in 2014 of chief lanrewaju adepojus recording studio at his home compound in ibadan, nigeria. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from lanrewaju adepoju at the discogs marketplace. Popular ewi exponent, lanrewaju adepoju, goes blind, needs n7m for surgery by insideoyo on july 9, 2017. Existing independently of writing for centuries yet interwoven with such technologies to the present day is a wide variety of oral traditions passed down from generation to generation through live performance, and widely. Osee synonyms, osee pronunciation, osee translation, english dictionary definition of osee. Lanrewaju adepoju aye toto vinyl records, lp, cd on cdandlp. In togo, atakpame keeps yoruba language alive punch newspapers. Sep 19, 2017 lanrewaju adepoju appreciates everyone for the 7million naira eye surgery fund.
It not only chronicles his rise to prominence from a humble background but also highlights the sense in which his literacy despite a lack of formal education has enhanced his influence as a local intellectual. And because adepojus poems have not been available previously in english, the appendix to the essay offers a translation of ilu le as a sample poem. Both are accomplished poets with several poetry volumes, scores of audio lps and cassettes, and studio broadcasts to their credit. Apr 07, 2017 karin barber knew she wanted to study africa when she first set foot in uganda as a recent high school graduate. Request pdf lanrewaju adepoju and the making of modern yoruba poetry. Lanrewaju adepoju and olatubosun oladapo, as an example of artistic treatment of secularism.
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Jul 24, 2017 the famous yoruba poet, lanrewaju moshood adepoju was then called to the podium. In his deep and flawless yoruba, adepoju movingly rendered traditional poetry tracing the history of the title and the qualities of the new aare ona kakanfo. Photograph of chief lanrewaju adepojus recording studio in ibadan, nigeria, west africa. Two among nigerias top acts, alhaji lanrewaju adepoju and opeyemi fajemilehin have waxed records in memory of the slain attorneygeneral and minister of justice, chief bola ige. More than 75,000 mourners assembled to pay their final homage to the peoples hero. Now our we are fully back and you can download your favorite ewi hit hot series visit s. As fuji swept through nigeria and neighbouring countries, supplanting the traditional popularity of highlife and juju, many artists switched allegiance.
Odo ye nteasee kam records kam 1004, 1988 is just the thing to chill out and relax to if youre stuck inside all day. There are 19 census records available for the last name adepoju. Lanrewaju adepojus recording studio, ibadan, nigeria, 2014. O was nearly prevented from becoming are onakakanfo. One of the lesser known but best examples of this instant conversion is former juju veteran lanrewaju adepoju. Dec 30, 2015 an ethnic group in atakpame, togo, hold on to a distinct brand of yoruba they inherited from their forefathers, writes akeem lasisi, just back from the west african country denisef fantchede would. In the dark days of military rule in nigeria, chief adepoju would at one time drop an album attacking the ruling junta, and at the other time drop another to chide societal ills.
Nov 01, 2015 the first half of the present issue of africa is a contribution to the journals local intellectuals series. Explore releases from lanrewaju adepoju at discogs. Means my wealth is the future or my wealth is moving forward in yoruba. A story of intervention in tanzanian nationbuilding with guitar. The significance of our history, how the alafin of oyo and mko abiola overcome through the help of chief afe babalola.
They work in the genre of ewi, yoruba poetry composed in print. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from lanrewaju adepoju. The famous yoruba poet, lanrewaju moshood adepoju was then called to the podium. Jul 23, 2017 the famous yoruba poet, lanrewaju moshood adepoju was then called to the podium. Adepoju lanrewaju published on by oxford university press. The meaning, origin and history of the given name olanrewaju names. In estimating his contribution to modernising ewi, an open poetic form that inhabits the interface between the oral and the written, the essay draws on biographical information, an extensive personal interview and relevant textual illustration.
Karin barber knew she wanted to study africa when she first set foot in uganda as a recent high school graduate. Aug 12, 2017 posts about lanrewaju adepoju written by demoadefa. How chief mko abiola almost lost the biggest yoruba. Looking to buy lanrewaju adepoju albums musicradio. Inaugurated in 2008, this series seeks to retrieve, edit and present to a new public the writings or performed compositions of african thinkers past and presentthinkers who wrestled with issues in philosophy, politics, history and culture but who were not part of mainstream academic. As we expect the release, in 2016, of both the encyclopedia of the yoruba and the handbook of yoruba culture and customs, we want to embark on the third project on yoruba writers since the nineteenth century, to be completed in 2016 for a release date of 2017. Chief mas ud olanrewaju adepoju is the alaasa of ibadanland. Song as oral tradition in west africa the british library. Aderanti adepoju has books on goodreads with 22 ratings. The recordings are published on the lanrad records label and sold. View olanrewaju adepoju s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The selfmade 77year old popular ewi exponent and devout muslim never saw the four walls of any classroom but speaks fluent english, courtesy of. The story of a mountain village joanne stephenson on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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