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Daily Independent<\/a> (Lagos)<\/p>\n

Yemi Adebisi<\/p>\n

21 May 2011<\/p>\n

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Lagos \u2014 The Committee for Relevant Art (CORA), and Friends of the Arts (FOA) presents the ARTHOUSE Forum in celebration of YENI ANIKULAPO-KUTI @ 50. Ms Yeni Kuti, choreographer of the Positive Band and Manager of the New African Shrine will be 50 on May 24.<\/p>\n

According to a communiqu\u00e9 signed by CORA secretary, Toyin Akinosho, the Arthouse is only a prelude to the birthday celebration.<\/p>\n

The theme of the presentation is:<\/p>\n

From Body Gyration To Choreographic Art: Evolution Of Afrobeat & Music Band Dance.<\/p>\n

The objective is to examine how the intervention of Yeni Kuti in Afrobeat Dance changed the dynamics and culture of Music Band dance in the last two decades.<\/p>\n

The event is scheduled to take place today, Sunday May 22 by 12 noon at Freedom Park, Broad Street, Lagos.<\/p>\n

Speakers include Dr Sola Olorunyomi (Author: Fela and the Imagined Continent); Lecturer at University of Ibadan; Mr. Benson Idonije, broadcaster, music writer and first manager of Fela’s Koola Lobitos band; Dr. Esuola, scholar on Fela’s Afrobeat, University of Lagos; Latoya Julius-Ekemode ( culture activist and choreographer of Orlando Julius Band); Segun Adefila — artistic director, Crown Troupe of Nigeria and Arnold Udoka, national choreographer, director of dance, National Troupe of Nigeria (Moderator).<\/p>\n

Spices of music and dance rhythm are expected to be presented by Crown Troupe of Africa<\/p>\n

Adunni and Nefertiti<\/p>\n

The ARTHOUSE FORUM is a social gathering with generous dose of discussion in honour of an art personality who has contributed immensely to the flowering of a vital aspect of our cultural industry.<\/p>\n

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