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Wing Commander Adesola Ismaila Adeyanju

Deputy Director of Music, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force

FSS, MSS, PSC, NCE Music, BA Music, MA Music, MIADS, PhD (in View) Music

A widely celebrated music and performance critic, with national daily media features and several publications.

2Articles on Culture Lens HQ

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Articles & reviews

Review· 2026-07-17

In this critical review, I examine the Nigeria–Spain Cultural Exchange Concert held on 17 July 2026 at the National Universities Commission in Abuja, focusing on how the performance explored the possibilities of dialogue between Nigerian mu

In this critical review, I examine the Nigeria–Spain Cultural Exchange Concert and its exploration of cross-cultural musical dialogue between Nigerian traditions and contemporary Spanish flamenco. I focus on the musical arrangements by Tolu Ogunleye (Drtonez), the orchestration and musical direction by Opeyemi Olaore, and the interaction between instruments and musical traditions. The review considers how the concert demonstrates the possibilities of collaboration, cultural diplomacy and shared musical expression.

Review· 2024-01-08

Zedfest 2023: A Critical Review of Drtonez Live Music Curation, Artistic Direction and Musical Direction

In this critical review, I examine the artistic and musical architecture behind Zedfest 2023, with particular attention to the work of Tolu Ogunleye, professionally known as Drtonez, who served as the festival’s Curator, Artistic Director and Music Director. The review explores how live music curation, performance sequencing, artistic direction and musical direction came together to shape the festival experience. I consider the creative decisions involved in bringing together multiple performers, establishing a coherent artistic progression as published on Thisday news

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