Faculty of Arts Alumni Lecture Highlights Transformative Power of Music Education
Fawaz Adedeji The third edition of the Faculty of Arts Distinguished Alumni Lecture, held on Thursday, July 2, at Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), enlightened students on how formal education transforms melody into mastery, passion into profession, and sound into a structured body of knowledge. The event explored how discipline within formal education helps students actualise their dreams, visions, and career aspirations, while equipping them to think critically, act with precision, and contribute meaningfully to society. In his welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof. Gbenga Fasiku, commended the guest lecturer, principal officers, and students in attendance. He emphasised the significance of studying music as an integral part of human existence. “Music is one of the oldest expressions of the human spirit. It is the heartbeat of memory, the architect of rhythm, and a bridge betw...