Established under His Majesty’s leadership, the Royal Iwere Choir preserves and showcases Itsekiri musical traditions. The Choir plays a pivotal role in redefining Itsekiri identity through music, ensuring that our vocal heritage remains vibrant for generations.
Their repertoire blends traditional Itsekiri songs, classical hymns, and contemporary gospel—often featuring indigenous instruments and percussion that add depth and authenticity to every performance.
The Royal Iwere Choir is an expression of living heritage — a musical vessel for language, devotion, and community life among the Itsekiri people. By elevating traditional songs alongside classical hymns and contemporary gospel, the Choir carries forward a sound that is both rooted and resonant with today’s audiences.
Performances often feature indigenous instruments and percussive textures that honour our cultural memory while inviting new listeners into the Itsekiri story. The Choir’s work complements other RIS expressions — Theatre, ROI honours, and community-centred programs — as part of a coherent renaissance of Itsekiri identity.
Highlights include featured concerts and cultural showcases in prestigious venues such as MUSON Centre, Lagos — projecting our sound to wider audiences with excellence and dignity.
Core melodies, call‑and‑response, and tonal contours that carry Itsekiri memory and meaning. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Classical hymns and contemporary gospel interpreted through a distinctly Itsekiri choral voice. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Percussion and native timbres that add depth and authenticity to the Choir’s sound. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
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