Genevieve Ogu‑Odii’s “Sounds of Colour” captivates Lagos audience

By Benjamin Njoku

Classical music enthusiasts in Lagos have had a packed schedule this season. Since last month, the MUSON Centre in Onikan has staged concerts nearly every weekend, and last Sunday continued that trend.

Shortly after the “King Lemuel Recital Sponsors Concert” at La Scala Hall, another memorable evening unfolded at the Agip Recital Hall. Genevieve Ogu‑Odii’s “Sounds of Colour: Beyond the Spectrum 2026” transported a discerning audience into a private realm of transcendence and deep emotion.

Rather than a conventional set of soulful songs, the event offered a curated, premium concert experience. Each colour of the spectrum was interpreted through a blend of classical, Broadway, crossover, pop and jazz pieces, all unified by immersive stage design.

Every element of the evening—lighting, musical selection, and stage narrative—felt deliberate and captivating.

This year’s edition expanded the journey of colour and sound, presenting 11 distinct segments. Each segment carried its own emotional world, musical identity, and visual language.

According to Genevieve, the inaugural edition held last year at Alliance Française, Lagos, sold out more than 24 hours in advance, leaving many intended guests unable to attend due to limited capacity. In response to the overwhelming demand, the event was moved to the Agip Recital Hall at MUSON Centre this year, and the change paid off.

“Sounds of Colour is not just a concert,” Genevieve explained. “It’s a story told in sound and hue, an emotional journey from darkness to light.”

The concert featured an impressive lineup of singers, vocalists, and music educators, including soprano soloists and talented instrumentalists. MUSON Centre was the place to be last Sunday as the program lived up to expectations.

The night opened with the jubilant notes of “Misty Mountains,” rendered in black by Kenneth Ekhuemelo. This was followed by “Come Little Children,” performed by Genevieve alongside Victus Eze. The hall erupted when Ebube Chukwuka delivered “The Impossible Dream” in blue.

Genevieve returned to perform “Once Upon a December” in lavender, before Mariagoretti Nnadi followed with “Memory.” Soprano Doris Osuagwu’s rendition of “The Flower Duet” alongside Genevieve was breathtaking, while Idono Onyibe and Emeka Nicholas’ take on “Summertime” carried the audience on a nostalgic journey.

Doris Osuagwu’s “Song to the Moon” and Genevieve’s rendition of the evergreen “Vanilla Ice Cream,” the famous soprano showstopper from the 1963 Broadway musical, left the audience nostalgic. It was an endless night of classical music, and everyone agreed they received value for their money.

From all indications, this year’s concert reflected Genevieve’s mission to make classical and crossover music more accessible, relatable, and impactful.

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