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African Messiah Project

African Messiah is a new celebratory work by the composer, Tunde Jegede, based on the themes and melodies of Handel’s Messiah but seen through a uniquely African musical worldview. It is a piece that draws on African and European classical traditions as it follows the story of the messiah in parallel to the story of African people ... Read More


African Messiah Production

The African Messiah production premiered at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden earlier this year and ...

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Welcome to the virtual home of the African Messiah a new work by Tunde Jegede embracing the musical worlds of Opera, Baroque, African Music and Spoken Word.


On this website you will find details of the project and production as well as music and performances from the African Messiah production premiered at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden earlier this year.  



African Messiah Website


The Project



The Production



The Music


        
    

Tour Dates




African Messiah Videos

  1. 1.But Who May Abide

  2. 2.Behold and See

  3. 3.Division and Confusion

  4. 4.How Beautiful Are The Feet



African Messiah Links