But when think about it, Nwokedi’s parents’ fear was not unfounded.The fear was not unfounded because at that time when young Emeka took up what apparently amounted to a suicidal decision, musicians in Nigeria were seen as efulefus, ( fools), the ” no do goods” , who merely revel about, entertaining people for small , small tips.
It was because of this conviction that he and Senator Lere Adesina formed Lagos City Chorale to “fill the void created by lack of viable and standard independent choral music performances.” While on board this task, the choral group embarked on performing to the delight of Lagos social circles, the choral music of classical greats like : Palesstrina’s Missa Brevis, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, Handel’s Coronation Anthem, Chandos Anthems, Judas Maccabaeus, Mozart’s Requiem among others.
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