Juwon Ogungbe presents
Origin – his new EP inspired by the Odun Omo Olowu Festival, to be released in August 2023.
Prosperity – Juwon Ogungbe’s new single from the EP, is an exhilarating African popera song – to be released on Bandcamp, Audiomack and other digital platforms on Friday, 4th of August 2023.
Juwon will be celebrating the release of Origin with a Launch/Listening Party on Wednesday, 20th September 6-8pm online at https://feferitylondon.co.uk on his radio show ‘Jive Talking with Juwon’, preceded by a Facebook discussion series with special guests. Scroll down for details.
About Juwon Ogungbe
Juwon Ogungbe is a distinguished classical singer and composer, as well as a performer in various other genres. He has composed for the BBC, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Southbank Centre, among others. In 2018, his operatic works were in various stages of development at Opera North, Grimeborn Opera Festival (Arcola Theatre) and Dhow Countries Music Academy in Zanzibar. In 2021 he has released Glisten and Burn – another EP and his opera King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba was recently presented in a memorable production for Freedom in the City – Festival of Learning in Bath, England.
Audience Feedback from online screening of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba:
‘Hi , enjoyed the performance! Saturday evening at the Opera on a platter right in the comfort of my living room! A real treat! Thanks everyone, great performance, and to Ali for invite!! Saw the advert somewhere and thought of going to see it!! Great!! Thank you all! Xx’
‘Thanks very much for such an innovative performance of a remarkable historic event. Congratulations!’
‘Hello Juwon, great kudos to you and the rest of the cast. A wonderful performance. Really proud of you, Bro.’
LATEST RELEASE
New single from Juwon Ogungbe celebrates the power of prosperity.
Prosperity – Juwon Ogungbe’s new single, is an exhilarating African popera song – to be released on Bandcamp, Audiomack and other digital platforms on Friday, 4th of August 2023.
‘Prosperity’ is inspired by the second phase of activities in the Odun Omo Olowu – an annual homecoming festival that is observed in Orile Owu – a city state in Southwestern Nigeria, which is where my father’s family originates from’ – Ogungbe says. ‘I hope it will give listeners a glimpse into the dreams, goals and aspirations of a community that is sometimes misunderstood’.
Juwon Ogungbe regards himself as a singing theatre artist. He has composed, directed, and performed in many shows and productions for leading British theatre and opera companies over several decades. He has also released four EPs of his music in the last 3 years. King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba – an opera he composed, has also been performed to wide acclaim in recent years. Ogungbe aims to raise the profile of African aesthetics in Opera and Music Theatre. Origin – his new EP inspired by the Odun Omo Olowu Festival, is to be released in August 2023.
To find out more about Juwon Ogungbe’s music please visit the following platforms:
Website: https://juwonogunbe.com
TikTok: ogunjuyin (@juwonogungbe)
Spotify: Artist Profile – Spotify for Artists
Origin EP Launch Facebook Live Series
Leading up to the launch, Juwon will be hosting a special Facebook discussion series from 20th August to 17th September.
Victor Amokeodo – Sunday, 20th August at 5pm
Victor was for many years a journalist and publisher of a Black British magazine. Today, he specialises in Broadcast IT and runs an IT institute in Nigeria.
Lizzy Dosunmu (aka Lizdos Omooba) - Saturday, 26th August at 5pm
A triple threat in the Nigerian performing arts tradition, Lizzy is a versatile singer, dancer, actor, and MC who’s been in the business for over 25 years.
Daniela De Armas – Sunday, 3rd September at 5pm
Singer and Director of the trailblazing London Lucumi Choir which sings songs from The Lucumi (Cuban) expression of Orisha worship, Daniela is initiated as an Iyalocha of Oshun – a path she has walked on for over 40 years.
Oladimeji Adisa – Sunday, 17th September at 5pm
Artistic Director of Osun Arts Foundation (based in Liverpool), Oladimeji is a combined artist, publisher, and entrepreneur. The 145th winner of the Points of Light Award for his work in UK schools, there is only one Dimeji!
“An incredibly satisfying testimony confirming the strong role Black creatives play in shaping Opera’s Grand Design in the UK. Very rarely do we have this confirmation, Thank you Juwon and team for validating this suppressed truth.”