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Musician Femi Koleoso Guest Edits Magazine, Shares Hope
6 Sep
Summary
- Femi Koleoso, a musician, guest-edited a magazine's culture section.
- He sees hope as a bridge from pain to joy, seen in art.
- Koleoso highlights films, music, and live events reflecting hope.
Musician Femi Koleoso, known for his band Ezra Collective, took on a guest editing role for a magazine's culture section. Originally from North London and raised by Nigerian parents, Koleoso's journey from playing drums at church to global tours reflects a modern "British-Nigerian dream."
Koleoso defines hope as the belief in renewal after hardship, a concept explored on his band's album, 'Here Because of Hope.' He asserts that art, from Fela Kuti's music to grime and calypso, often stems from pain and transforms it into joy, serving as a testament to hope across cultures and time.
His cultural selections include the film 'The Secret Agent,' Rosa Passos' album 'Recriação,' and a steelpan celebration at the Southbank Centre. He also recommended Akinola Davies Jr's film 'My Father's Shadow' and KeiyaA's album 'Hooke's Law,' each resonating with themes of cultural depth and artistic journey.
