GENTLEMEN OF THE PRESS

This text is released today 23rd of October 2023 to officially announce the birth of a new beginning in the protection and constant propagation of Yoruba Music Culture.

ORISUN YORUBA MUSIC AWARDS (OYOMA) is an initiative of;+ive Image Global LTD.

Today, it is agreed that Yoruba music has popularised the Cultural Values and heritage of the people at home and in the diaspora.
It is also argued that music constitutes an important medium through which Yoruba Culture and Values have been sustained in the face of the aggressive Cultural imperialism that is fast encroaching on the African Continent. Hence, the introduction of our pet project;
ORISUN YORUBA MUSIC AWARDS.

There are seven genres of categories considered by the Organising Committee for our maiden edition. These are;
1) Juju Music
2) Fuji Music
3) Apala Music
4) Waka Music
5) Ifa Music
6) Christian Gospel Music
7) Islamic Gospel Music

To this end, the Awards Committee has decided to source four (4) nominees in each category.
They are;

1) JUJU MUSIC
2) FUJI MUSIC
3) WAKA MUSIC
4) APALA MUSIC
5) IFA MUSIC
6) CHRISTIAN GOSPEL MUSIC
7) MUSLIM GOSPEL MUSIC

For the first edition, Awards will be given to ;

• Musician of the Year in each category.

CRITERIA FOR WINNING

• The nominated musician shall canvas for votes through dedicated portals online

VOTING
60% votes
40% Committee
Total=100%

RECOGNITION AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO;
1) THE GOOD WOMEN CHOIR, IBADAN
2) IYA’LADUKE
3) EVANGELIST BOLA ARE

Finally, we will be dedicating all categories to ICONS and LEGENDS of the Yoruba Music industry as ENDOWMENT
The awards ceremony will feature performances from various Artists, comedies, and short skits.

ORISUN YORUBA MUSIC AWARDS (OYOMA)2023, is slated for the 25th of November, 2023, by 2:00 pm, at the prestigious IFE Resorts and Hotels, Ile Ife, Osun State. Under the watchful eyes of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adegeye Ogunwusi CON (OJAJA ll) Ooni’risa of ILE IFE.

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BAOKU MOSES
President

Amb. Muyiwa Osinaike
FDGN
Chairman Org. Committee