Single · 2026From the Gbèdu live experience
Nigerian-Canadian composer, conductor & creator of Gbèdu
Bringing music to life.Sound, designed with purpose.
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September 2026 · National Music Centre
Gbèdu at Studio Bell: Sold Out.
Gbèdu returned with an expanded orchestra at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, and sold out again. African rhythm, jazz harmony and orchestral scale, live on one stage.
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Single · 2026
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About King Udofia
One of Calgary's most versatile musical architects.
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.
Selected Work
What King Creates
FILM · CONCERT · WORSHIP
Composition
Original works for film, concert halls, worship settings, and intimate live experiences. Narrative-driven, emotionally precise.
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.
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Flagship Experience
Gbèdu: An Afro-Jazz Orchestral Experience
A contemporary expression of rich cultural history, bringing together African musical traditions, jazz harmonies and orchestral textures in an immersive live experience
Available for festivals, cultural institutions, venues, universities, and special events.
Press & Coverage
In the News
Afros in the City
Voices of Canada
King Udofia featured in Afros in the City's Voices of Canada series, celebrating artists shaping Canada's cultural landscape.
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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