The Africa Centre is set to present ‘Fuji: A Opera’, a multi-dimensional exhibition which tells the story of the music genre, in London.
According to a statement, the exhibition, which is in collaboration with FUMAN, is scheduled to hold from August 18 to 28.
The event will showcase a photography wall of album covers and live performances and a collection of fashion pieces worn by Fuji artists across its history.
Bobo Omotayo, founder of the exhibition, said the event will “explore past Fuji music, highlight its founding footprints, and celebrate its rich subculture from the early 1960s to the present day.”
Omotayo said the 60-year history of the music genre will be told through audio installations and archive footage of previous performances.
He said musical instruments have been donated by iconic Fuji artistes such as Sikiru Ayinde Barrister and Wasiu Ayinde Marshall – to be played at the event.
“Now feels like the perfect time to celebrate the phenomenal influence of fuji music, how it began and its lasting impact,” he said.
“Without fuji there would be no Afrobeats. Artists such as King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall have given so much to music – it’s time we celebrate their legacy.
“With London’s huge Nigerian community and close links with Lagos, I’m proud to be bringing FUJI: A Opera to the Africa Centre this summer.”
‘FUJI: A Opera’ made its debut in Nigeria in 2020.
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