FILM · CONCERT · WORSHIP
Composition
Original works for film, concert halls, worship settings, and intimate live experiences. Narrative-driven, emotionally precise.
COMPOSER & MUSIC DIRECTOR
Music that brings story,culture, and emotion to life.
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About King Udofia
Powerful musical experiences rooted in culture and story.
King Udofia is a Nigerian-Canadian composer, arranger, conductor, music director, and artist. Formally trained in jazz composition and orchestration, he brings a rare ability to adapt across genres while maintaining a clear, culturally grounded artistic voice.
He has collaborated with artists and institutions including Disney, Calgary Stampede, Titilope Sonuga, Femi Leye, and the Calgary Jazz Orchestra.
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Selected Work
What King Creates
ORCHESTRA · ENSEMBLE · STUDIO
Arranging & Orchestration
Orchestral arrangements, full band charts, harmonic reimagining — for any ensemble, any scale, any vision.
LIVE PERFORMANCE · RECORDING · CULTURAL EVENTS
Music Direction
Conducting and musical direction for premiere live performances, recordings, and cultural productions.
Flagship Experience
Gbèdu: An Afro-Jazz Orchestral Experience
A celebration that merges African rhythmic traditions with Western jazz harmonies and orchestral textures. Gbèdu is an immersive live experience — culturally grounded, sonically expansive, and deeply human.
Available for festivals, cultural institutions, venues, universities, and special events.
Press & Coverage
In the News
Calgary Herald
An Unforgettable Evening of Afro-Jazz
King Udofia leads an ensemble that defies genre, weaving cultural storytelling into every bar.
Read more →CBC Music
Gbèdu Sells Out in Calgary
The sold-out premiere of Gbèdu signals the arrival of a major new voice in orchestral Afro-jazz.
Read more →Jazz Canada
The Music Director Redefining Cultural Performance
With meticulous craft and cultural depth, Udofia is carving a singular space in Canadian music.
Read more →What People Say
King has an extraordinary ability to translate emotion into sound. Working with him elevated every moment of our production.
— A Collaborating Artist
Live Performance
The musicianship and intentionality King brings is rare. Every arrangement felt purposeful and deeply felt.
— Cultural Organization
Festival Production
Gbèdu was a transformative experience. The room felt it — every single person. We're bringing him back.
— Venue Presenter
Cultural Institution
Collaboration
Ways to Work Together
Artists & Performers
Collaborate on original compositions, arrangements, and full musical direction for your project or tour.
Start a Conversation →Organizations & Events
Commission a bespoke live musical experience for your gala, festival, or cultural celebration.
Inquire About Events →Film & Media
Score your film, documentary, or media project with music that deepens narrative and emotion.
Discuss Your Project →Presenters & Venues
Bring Gbèdu or a curated King Udofia performance to your stage. Available for festivals, cultural institutions, universities, and special events.
Bring Gbèdu to Your Venue →Stay Connected
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