Tayese academy companions Alariya group to advertise Yoruba avenue performances in UK
By Taiye Olayemi
The Tayese Academy of Arts and Culture, London CIC, has partnered with Nigeria’s Alariya Cultural Group to advertise Yoruba tradition within the United Kingdom, by means of collection of excessive avenue cultural performances.
Babatunde Bamgbode, President, Alariya Cultural Group, in a press release on Thursday, stated that the initiative can be launched early 2025.
Bamgbode who’s an actor, stated this is able to showcase conventional Yoruba music, dance, and story telling.
He stated the initiative would expose numerous audiences to genuine expertise of one among Africa’s most vibrant cultural heritages.
According to him, the partnership would see gifted members of the 2 teams deliver excessive power cultural dance performances to a number of excessive streets throughout the UK.
He stated the initiative was a part of Tayese Academy’s ongoing mission to advertise Yoruba arts and tradition in multicultural communities to foster better appreciation and understanding of Yoruba traditions amongst people from varied backgrounds.
“The collaboration is a big step towards fostering and advancing the Yoruba race and tradition.
“Together, we goal to showcase the richness of Yoruba traditions on a world platform, making a deeper reference to numerous audiences.
“This partnership won’t solely protect our cultural heritage, but in addition strengthen the id of the Yoruba individuals by sharing our vibrant historical past and artwork with the world.
“At the guts of those performances will likely be Mr Sunday Fadahunsi and Mr Raheem Awesu, the joint leaders of the Alariya cultural group.
“Both are celebrated cultural ambassadors and can play energetic roles as lead performers, excelling as cultural chanters and singers.
“Their leadership will ensure that the essence of Yoruba heritageis authentically represented, enriching the performances with cultural depth and artistic excellence,” he stated.
Also, Larry Sharafa, Founder of Tayese Academy stated :”Through this partnership, we hope to deliver the wealthy and vibrant traditions of the Yoruba individuals to life on the streets of London.
“We need to have fun variety whereas educating the general public in regards to the magnificence and significance of Yoruba tradition.
“The excessive avenue cultural performances won’t solely function an enticing spectacle but in addition as an academic platform showcasing Yoruba heritage in a approach that connects individuals from totally different cultures.
“These performances will take place in prominent locations across London,providing both residents and visitors the opportunity to witness the rhythmic power of Yoruba drumming, dance and traditional songs in an urban setting.”
