The composition “The Man Speaks Roughly to Us,” is a scene from the opera book, “Joseph and His Brothers,” composed by the author. The dramatic encounter of Joseph’s brothers in Egypt with that of Joseph himself is narrated in a reporting speech to their father Jacob; and Jacob’s reaction to his son’s narrative is the story of this composition.
This paper examines The Tale of Nza and Obu, a creative composition inspired by Igbo folklore and arranged as a children’s choral piece. The work draws upon indigenous storytelling traditions and integrates African musical idioms to communicate enduring lessons on humility, pride, wisdom, and survival.
The composition Jesu Ti De S’aye draws its inspiration from the biblical narrative of Jesus Christ’s birth. It reflects the journey of the three wise men who followed the star to Bethlehem, capturing the joyous essence of the Nativity.
The music “Iya” began with a four-bar introduction played by the piano instrument. This piece, a code mix of Yoruba and English was performed as an Opera in a concert organised by Blessamoss Music School in Owerri, with the theme: “Minstrel sings Mysteries".
Ayo Olopon (Board Game), composed by Ademola Adedoyin Oluwaseun in 2024, is a vocal-instrumental work that
celebrates the traditional Yoruba game of Ayo Olopon. The composition not only highlights the cultural beauty of the
game but also narrates the intellectual contest between players through its rhythmic structures and compositional
techniques.