Ifeleye Ayodeji Abdrahman also known as Ifeleye Ray Classislam , a seasoned ethnomusicologist and Humanitarian who is also founder of Islam Got Talent Foundation (IGTF) and Islamic Music Scholars Association of Nigeria (IMSAN) has spoken that he is the kind of transformation he wanted to see in Yoruba Islamise Music industry and has been responsible for the development of Islamic Music in the Southwest at grassroot level. Ifeleye made the remark while calling religious sects/groups and every concerned Muslims seeking for their cooperation and supports over his latest discoveries to ensure Yoruba Islamise Music does not completely ignore culture of Islam and ethics of Music as a profession. Ifeleye who is also an O.A.P has established the first Islamic Music broadcast on three different radio stations in Ibadan. He further stated that he is not discussing "Islamic Music" in order to feather his own nest as an artist, but to encourage all talented Muslims and to show them how music can be done professionally and still keep the religious tradition in shape.
According to him "Ambiguities surrounding Islamic music especially among muslims is not helping the talented ones. The talented ones are suffering for lack of support needed to grow mentally and professionally. The fact is we cannot always fold our arms or try to ignore. Someone needs to stand up to these challenges and take the bull by the horns.
"The graduate of Music Technology further stated that " My experience as a talented Muslim while growing up has shown me where a talented Muslim can be having problems and my latest researches as a young ethnomusicologist has revealed so much about Islam being the foundation to the world Music."He said the creation of IGTF and IMSAN is another step to ensure Yoruba Islamic Music is taken to elitic level beyond lower class. Classislam stated that his actions and contribution are selfless in as much it is uphold with high esteem.
"The graduate of Music Technology further stated that " My experience as a talented Muslim while growing up has shown me where a talented Muslim can be having problems and my latest researches as a young ethnomusicologist has revealed so much about Islam being the foundation to the world Music."He said the creation of IGTF and IMSAN is another step to ensure Yoruba Islamic Music is taken to elitic level beyond lower class. Classislam stated that his actions and contribution are selfless in as much it is uphold with high esteem.
"Everybody wants something good but not everyone is ready to pay the prize and that is one of the reasons i am selfless with everything i do. Imagine, today a lot of Muslim artists usually claim they are the originator, founder, innovator of hiphop, rap or pure English language in Yoruba Islamic Music. Whenever I heard that, i will just scoffed and moved on because such argument does not matter.
In the meantime, I am eyeing so much greatness for all upcoming artists and I believe instead of sitting down and complaining, it is better I should be the transformation I wish to see within this music cycle even if no one will recognize me (for it) in the end
"Through his foundation, Ifeleye has organized Yoruba Islamic Music workshops, Seminars and Competition known as Islam Got Talent Seasons which are all first of its kind and he has been author of Yoruba Islamic Music books as well as educating articles.
Kudos may Allah continue to strengthen you
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