Omileeyan fuses Afrobeat with Yoruba roots

Traditional drums like omele, gangan, and bata got fused into modern Afrobeat by a musician dead set on reviving African roots.

Omileeyan's musical DNA runs deep

• Anthony Babajide Omileyan Ojomo draws from three legends.
• Fela Kuti taught him fearlessness and political awareness.
• Orlando Owoh brought discipline and cultural sophistication.
• Ayinde Barrister modeled innovation and social accountability.

Yoruba roots shape his whole creative identity

• Omileeyan's Ondo heritage fuels his rhythmic storytelling approach.
• Growing up in Lagos among the Awori diversified his sound.
• Oral traditions and tonal language anchor his compositions.
• Folklore and bush-centric jazz define his signature style.

Standing apart in the Afrobeat landscape

• Long-form, spiritually-driven tracks replace short commercial hits.
• Cultural preservation gets equal billing with entertainment value.
• His recent singles are All We Wait For and Sisi Pelebe.
• Collabs with Yinka Davies already happened, and more are planned.