One of the most intellectually challenging and perhaps rewarding engagements in any creative endeavour, be it written literature or performance, is decrypting the metaphorical construct imbued in such a work, within t...One of the most intellectually challenging and perhaps rewarding engagements in any creative endeavour, be it written literature or performance, is decrypting the metaphorical construct imbued in such a work, within the confines of the intentions of the writer or performer. Beyond coded speech, dance and choreography are works of art which make use of symbols to communicate man＇s thought, experience, and emotions. These symbols are conveyed basically through movement and they are forms of artistic expression to which all men, across climes, can respond, be it in a live performance or recorded video film. More than ever before, the music video film has taken a great place of prominence in the entertainment circles the world over, and musical choreography has become a major tool, used by singers, musicians, and music producers in these video films to enhance their creative output and make their productions more appealing both for economic and aesthetic purposes. This paper examines the motifs of dance and choreography in two Nigerian music videos, namely, Olori Oko （2006） by a Gospel group called Infinity and Roll It （2007） by a hip-hop group named P. Sqanre. The paper investigates the themes of the music, the concepts of the dances, and the styles of choreography in both works. The paper concludes that though both works belong to different genres, they are each successful in their own rights and have both contributed in elevating the standards in the practice of dance and choreography in Nigerian music video film.展开更多
文摘One of the most intellectually challenging and perhaps rewarding engagements in any creative endeavour, be it written literature or performance, is decrypting the metaphorical construct imbued in such a work, within the confines of the intentions of the writer or performer. Beyond coded speech, dance and choreography are works of art which make use of symbols to communicate man＇s thought, experience, and emotions. These symbols are conveyed basically through movement and they are forms of artistic expression to which all men, across climes, can respond, be it in a live performance or recorded video film. More than ever before, the music video film has taken a great place of prominence in the entertainment circles the world over, and musical choreography has become a major tool, used by singers, musicians, and music producers in these video films to enhance their creative output and make their productions more appealing both for economic and aesthetic purposes. This paper examines the motifs of dance and choreography in two Nigerian music videos, namely, Olori Oko （2006） by a Gospel group called Infinity and Roll It （2007） by a hip-hop group named P. Sqanre. The paper investigates the themes of the music, the concepts of the dances, and the styles of choreography in both works. The paper concludes that though both works belong to different genres, they are each successful in their own rights and have both contributed in elevating the standards in the practice of dance and choreography in Nigerian music video film.
