SPOTLIGHT : Éire to the World

Director
Zeda the Architect

Commissioned
Project Arts Centre

Supported
Dublin City Council

Producers
Zeda the Architect
Jafaris
Irish Black Owned
RES Concepts
Ivan Klucka
Eoin Cregan
Tobi Balogun
Diffusion Lab
No Trackies No Runners
Jam Park
Bodytonic
Lost Studios

DOPs and Editors
Lost Studios
Cian Hamilton
Nic Cargin
Nathan Barlow

Admin
Tobi Bello
Fiona Toritsemotse
Vicky Mkandawire
Oyindamola Animashaun

Media Team
Tobi Bello
Shekinah Baba-Lola
Hope Bello
Abasiono Adams
Tolu Ogunware
Eoin Darby
Percy Chamburuka
Fortune Lago
Farouk Alao

Movement Director
Tobi Balogun

Lighting Design
Dan Fitz

Music Co-ordinator and DJ
Lay

Sound Engineer
Richie Allen

Musical Director
Smiley

Hosts
Fortune Lago
Katja Mia

Music
Hare Squead
Tolü Makay
JyellowL
Aby Coulibaly
Offica
UNQ
Jafaris
Adaeze

Podcast and Discussion
WYHA? Podcast

Spoken Word
Felispeak

Actors
Loré Adewusi
Ayo Esther James 

Show Script Writer
Ezekiel Olympio

Styling
Zeda the Architect

Irish Brands and Designers
Emporium
Cultrsvn
Wild Éire
Seeking Judy
Megan Mcguigan
Ciara Allen
Diamond Studios
Damaged
Francis Cult
Hannah Ennis
White Night
Adam Farrell
Eden Vintage
Maison du Millénaire
Twiggy Moore
Sinead Simpson

Assistants
Niamh Bryson
Tolu Ogunware
Chi-chi Enyoazu
Tobi Bello
Fiona Toritsemotse
Michael D’Angelo
Dami Fagbamila
Jocelyn Beh
Christiana Adeyemo
Jubilina Dagogo
Fuad Animashaun
Olamide Animashaun

Set Design
Zeda the Architect

Set Dressers
Shekinah Baba-Lola
Tobi Bello
Percy Chamburuka
Hope Bello
Jubilina Dagogo
Chi-chi Enyoazu
Fadila Hale

MUSIC

Aby Coulibaly is a 21 year old Dublin based singer-songwriter. She’s an Alternative R&B/Soul artist. She began releasing covers on her instagram in 2018 and then in late 2019 she released her first song on Soundcloud ‘On My Own’ which she recorded in her bedroom. Since then she’s released two singles this year and plans on dropping lots more music in 2021.

JYellowL learned from his Jamaican grandmother how to be himself in a world that wants to force you down a particular path. Born of Jamaican and Nigerian parents and raised in Ireland, the Dublin-based rapper has drawn on all three origins to create a distinctly powerful sound that is radically individual. The 21-year-old artist, dynamic in his lyricism and fueled by political conviction, will deliver his highly anticipated debut album in 2020, with the first single ‘JeweLs’ released in June.

Tolü Makay is an independent artist based in Dublin, raised in Offaly, and born in Nigeria. She uses music as an expressive tool to make sense of life around her.

Offica Drogheda’s own drill prodigy known as Offica began his musical career in early 2018 and has been an inspiration to other drill rapper around Ireland due to his unique style of rapping. He uses plenty of Irish and Yoruba slang within his lyrics to exhibit his culture and ethnicity. Having made a unique entrance to the scene with his ‘Naruto Drillings’ he has created a name for himself as one the most diverse and creative minded rappers in both Ireland and the UK scene. Known as the Offica in charge of the Irish scene, he isn’t someone to compare with new school rappers, nor is he one to be placed as only a drill artist. Offica is also known for dancing in his music videos as he created his very own ‘Skidi Bop’ which has set a trend in Ireland as some artist have taken inspiration from the dance.

Jafaris Dublin based, hip-hop artist Jafaris received critical praise for his debut album STRIDE, which earned him his place as one of Ireland’s foremost players of the new generation of the Irish hip-hop.Jafaris musical calling came a little later than most. Before the dazzling lyricism and poetic resonance, he brought to the emerging Irish music scene, dance had always been his passion and career path. It was through a dance audition that the multi-talented musician landed the role of Ngig in the 2016 Irish film sensation ‘Sing Street’ directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker John Carney.

Musically, his uncompromising fluency of expression means he is as exciting as he’s ever sounded. In 2017, Jafaris hooked up with Diffusion Lab, music production hub & artist management agency that’s seen a whole bunch of remarkable talent come through its doors.

UNQ (pronounced Unique) is ready to take on the R&B scene with her faultless riffs & runs and her undeniable lyrical ability. Her debut single “Tried” is a blend of alternative airy r&b with a touch of Afro pop, guided by soulful harmony filled vocals. We are sure to expect songs that give you all the feels.

Hare Squead‘s music has been described as a combination of trap, rap, R&B, pop, jazz and electronic music.

Adeaza is an upcoming female rapper. With a hard trap type of feel. Making music anyone can listen to and vibe with.

SPOKEN WORD

Felispeaks is a Nigerian-Irish Poet, Performer, Playwright from Co. Longford. Having recently been nominated ‘Best Performer’ by Dublin Fringe Festival Sep. 2018 Judges for her performance in ‘BOYCHILD’, a co-written play by Dagogo Hart and herself. Felispeaks has also been opportuned to have performed her poetry at Concern 50th Anniversary in Dublin Castle in September 2018 that included speakers such as UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, President Bill Clinton and Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson. Felicia has also been honored with an award by the (APNI) African Professional Network of Ireland for her unique contribution to the art scene in Dublin City, December 2017.

ACTING

Ayo Esther James and Loré Adewusi
Ayo– Actor, lover of words and human expression, human.

Lore – Hi, I’m Loré Adewusi. I’m in my final year of actor training in TU Dublin and it’s been one hell of a journey. Acting for me is a form of release, like any other art form. Aside from the constant “Imposter Syndrome” taking on the 3 year long drama programme in TU Dublin has honestly been a life changing chapter for me. It has allowed me the opportunity to work on my craft, and also served as a life teacher, opening up my view of the world and myself. Asides from acting I’m crazy about fashion, I also take photographs and paint in my spare time.

Ezekiel Olympio
Singer/songwriter, aspiring director, a graphic designer and a freelance writer. I write screenplays, poems and blogs. I’m also an active member of IBO and work as the Creative Director for our upcoming media platform, Blish. Most if not all of my work can be found on sadtigerclub.com

DISCUSSION

WYHA? Podcast

We’re 3 Blirish lads that love Jesus and banter. We’ll have our mates on sometimes.

Commissioned by Project Arts Centre and supported by Dublin City Council.