Olufolafunmi Abiodun blends music, film, social advocacy

M****ultidisciplinary artist, Olufolafunmi Abiodun, is carving a niche for himself by combining music, sound, film, performance and creative storytelling to address social issues and connect with audiences.

Unlike artists who focus primarily on a single discipline, Abiodun has developed a creative practice that cuts across several fields. He works as a musician, songwriter, guitarist, producer, music director and filmmaker, while also using Cadenza Care Initiative, the non-profit organisation he founded, to develop creative projects addressing social issues.

A significant aspect of his work is his use of creative expression to address issues including mental health, autism awareness and drug abuse.

Rather than relying solely on conventional advocacy, Abiodun uses music, films, live performances, documentaries and community outreach to make conversations around these subjects more accessible to audiences.

His multidisciplinary approach is also reflected in the way he combines sound, visual storytelling and performance to communicate broader ideas.

As a music director and guitarist, Abiodun has worked with established Nigerian artistes, including Skales, earning the trust of artists and production teams through his musical expertise and consistency.

His creative philosophy is built around values such as excellence, intentionality, personal growth and meaningful impact.

Projects such as The Calm and Break From The Curse reflect his interest in using creative works to communicate specific ideas and evoke particular responses from audiences.

Beyond his individual projects, Abiodun has also focused on mentoring and educating other creatives. His roles as a music director, mentor and creative educator have enabled him to share his knowledge and encourage others to develop their skills.

His body of work spans original music, songwriting, production, sound design, live performance, filmmaking and socially conscious projects.

For Abiodun, the different disciplines are interconnected rather than separate aspects of his career. His experience as a guitarist informs his work as a producer, while his production and sound expertise complement his filmmaking and storytelling.

This approach has made his creative identity difficult to place within a single conventional category, but it has also become a defining feature of his work.

Through his various projects, Abiodun continues to explore how music and other art forms can do more than entertain. He uses them as tools for communication, education, social engagement and challenging perceptions.

His career reflects the growing possibilities within Nigeria’s creative industry, where artists are increasingly combining different disciplines to develop distinctive forms of expression.

From music direction and live performance to filmmaking, sound design and community-focused initiatives, Abiodun’s work continues to demonstrate his commitment to artistic development and purposeful storytelling.