Magic cream of exuberant creativity: Battle for ‘Victory’, Oluronbi’

‘Battle For Victory’ and ‘Oluronbi’ are two breathtaking musical masterpieces, beautifully composed and arranged by Peter Adedeji; a musicologist, performer, saxophonist, and music graduate of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State.

The soulful musical works are a fusion of Jazz and African music, composed and arranged for a big band.

‘Battle For Victory’ is a musical representation of Moremi Ajasoro, a legendary and courageous Yoruba heroine, who sacrificed her only son to the river goddess, Esimirin, to save the future of the people of Ile-Ife by liberating them from the harsh and constant oppression of the Ugbo Kingdom.

While ‘Oluronbi’ as the name implies is a musical representation of the tale of Oluronbi, a desperate woman who offered her beautiful daughter as a sacrifice to the spirit of Iroko that granted her wish.

Interestingly, the composer and arranger’s recent academic achievement in attaining a Master’s degree in music from the University of Hull in the United Kingdom is evident in the depth and
the sophistication of his harmonious compositions.

Artistically speaking, the musical works are woven with stories and captivating elements that are enriched with deep emotions.

Undoubtedly, it’s obvious that the graduate of the SPAN Academy of Jazz and Contemporary Music actually poured his soul, emotions, and skills into birthing the enchanting musical works that could sweep one off his feet.

In the compositions, the artistic use of traditional African drums and percussion instruments, bass guitar, and horns, among others, breathe out so much power and good-feeling tunes that could capsize the listeners’ hearts into amusement and awesomeness.

‘Battle For Victory’ and ‘Oluronbi’ are beyond musical works as they promote African (Yoruba) cultural heritage by imprinting its legend and tale in the sand of time for many generations to come.