Kingsley Otoijamun

Location:

Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Contact:

+971582115546

Additional Info:

KingsleyOtoijamun, fondly called ‘Kinzopiano’ is a talented music scholar and piano player extraordinaire whose life is engulfed in a versatile cultural permutation. With over three decades of high musical proficiency, He has always been known as a role model and a pacesetter in Nigeria music industry, art and culture. He is an intellectual and professional musician, a rare musical genius, a uniquely athletic performer, a man of enduring musical preeminence in Africa and an African cultural icon and Ambassador.

After two years of diploma degree in piano performance at Obafemi Awolowo University, Kingsley further his study in BA Music (Major in piano performance) to allow him to concentrate on courses he considered of more value to his future career i.e. Piano, Composition, Harmony and Counterpoint, Orchestration, African Music and Western music.

He also holds a Master of Arts in Music (Major in Music Education) degree with a distinction in 2018 from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He earned AssociationBoard of Royal College of Music (ABRSM) certification in music theory Grade 5in 2014 at Muson School of Music, Lagos, Nigeria. Aside from piano performance and music education, he also received training in Musicology, Music Therapy, Composition, African Music, African Percussion, Western Music and music technology. In six years at Obafemi Awolowo University, He earned two degrees in piano performance. His works which were written as a result of his experiences at this time are Iwa Irele for voice and piano, Afro-trado revolutionary etude for piano, Oodua Fm for orchestra – Signature tune for Osun State, Nigeria and Afro-trado Revolutionary Etude - an African piano and drum ensemble performed at The African Music Festival, ISEDAFEST 2014. Today, He is more committed than ever to his work as a performer, piano accompanist, entertainer and educator.

He is presently residing in Dubai where He is promoting African pianism to global relevance.

Achievements:
· Guest Pianist Netherland Embassy Piano Concert for Marcel Worms, Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 4th May 2012.
· Chief Organizer of “The African Music Festival” (Iseda Festival 2014) premiered at Obafemi Awolowo University Campus during 24th Nigerian University Games (NUGA OAU).14th February 2014.
· Guest Pianistat the African Museum of Art and Culture (AMAC Night) Miami Dude Dade County, Florida, USA. 29th August 2015.
· Guest Pianistat the International Music Workshop, Labadi, Accra, Ghana. 9th October 2015. Awards:
· Role ModelAward, YSG Nigeria. 2016.
· Best final year in Music (piano performance major) student, Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, Nigeria. 2014

Creative works:
· Ise Oluwa – An introductory vocal piece arranged for SATB choir.
· Ara E Dide –Theme and variation piece arranged for the piano.
· Afro-trade revolutionary Etude – A piano and drum ensemble arrangement of “RevolutionaryEtude” composed by Frederic Chopin. Premier Performance at Obafemi AwolowoUniversity for my B. A. Music Project (Piano Performance Major), 2014.
· Oluwa Ku’se –An African piano piece arrangement with African rhythm and musical elements performed at Obafemi Awolowo University, 2014.
· Iwa Irele – A solo vocal music composition with piano accompaniment.
· Ka Iwe Re – African piano arrangement for four hands performed at AISEN Music Competition, 2015 at Children International School, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
· Oodua FM – A signature tune composed for Oodua FM Radio Station, Ile – Ife, Osun State.
· LFGC Anthem – AChoral piece anthem composed for Lead Forte Gate College, Lekki, Lagos.
· Auld Lang Syne for Two Violins – A beginner level violin duet for secondary school students.
· Halleluyah – A motet for three vocal parts.
· Keresimesi (Christmas) – A choral musical piece arranged in honour of Dr Yemi Olaniyan.
· Ara e dide – An Afro-classic piano arrangement with the theme and three variations.
· All Hail LeadForte Gate College – School Anthem arranged for Lead-Forte Gate College, Lagos, Nigeria.
· Anthos HouseAnthem – School Anthem arranged for Greensprings School, Lagos, Nigeria.
· Omo Mi Seun Rere – An African piano music arrangement.

Published book:
The concept, Training and Practice of Music Therapy in Nigeria. In honour ProfessorAnthony Mereni, the only professor of Music Therapy in Nigeria.

Research interests:
Music Education, Music Technology, Music Therapy, African music, collection and analysis of African and western folk music.

Instruments

Piano, Electronic Keyboard

Specialisms

Contemporary Music, Jazz, Improvisation, Instrumental Accompaniment, Vocal Accompaniment, Musical Direction, Ballet Accompaniment

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