Remilekun Mariam Kasali
Mariam Kasali, also known as Remilekun Mariam Kasali and Remmy Chanter, is a Nigerian musician, who specialises in the Yoruba oratory chant.[1] Remilekun specialises in the genre of the indigenous Yoruba Chant regarded as Ewi. She started a career in the indigenous traditional chant in the year 2010 but started gaining recognition in 2013. Remilekun is a postmodernist Yoruba poet who recalibrates the traditional art of Ewi to suit the 21st century trend and audience. She commercialises the Yoruba oral poetry through social media platforms[2]
Mariam Kasali is the chief executive officer of the Asatainment brand, a brand of indigenous music which promotes the native culture.[3] Through this indigenous music brand, Remilekun has gained entry into the global market by promoting her performances outside of her home nation.[4] Mariam has participated in notable national festivals such as the Niyi Osundare Poetry Festival of 2016 held at the University of Ibadan.[5]
Education
Remilekun Mariam Kasali graduated from Kwara State University in 2015.
Awards
Mariam Kasali has won several awards at home and abroad, among which are:
- GAB's Award of Excellence in Arts 2018.[6]
References
- ↑ "Celebrating Popular Entertainer, Remilekun Mariam Kasali (Remmy Chanter)". Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ Aderinto, Saheed (22 February 2024). "Soundtracking the Fuji Documentary" (PDF). Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ↑ "Nigerian Akewis from around the world". Naija Event Experts. 10 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ↑ Adepoju, S. B. (2022). Indegenous African Poular Music. "Beyond Mere Entertainment" (2nd ed.). Springer. pp. 163–182. Search this book on
- ↑ Murua, James (2016-05-23). "Niyi Osundare Poetry Festival 2016 rocks Ibadan". Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ↑ africanvoice (2018-01-20). "GAB excites Manchester based professionals". African Voice Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
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