The Abuletic King
Adeniyi Olusola Morolahun
African percussionistTheatre practitionerStoryteller
Founder and Creative Director of Abuletic. A drummer, actor and teacher who has spent his life carrying African heritage onto stages and into classrooms.
Rooted in the ancient town of Igboho, he studied Creative Arts (Theatre and Film) at Tai Solarin University of Education. He plays more than 35 African drums, and works as an actor and director, composer, poet and painter, presenter, MC and teacher.
He has taught more than 10,000 students in over 50 schools and institutions in Nigeria and the UK. During his national youth service (2021–2022) he taught more than 50 Igbo children in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, to speak Yoruba through music.
Founder and Creative Director, Abuletic Brand Limited
On stage and online he is also EyinjuOlodumare.
10,000+
students taught
50+
schools and institutions
35+
African drums played
50+
Igbo children taught Yoruba through song
What he works in
- 01Acting and directing
- 02African drums (35+)
- 03Composing and music direction
- 04Poetry, songwriting and storytelling
- 05Painting and art education
- 06Presenting and voiceover
- 07Comedy and MCing
- 08Teaching and cultural training
Recognition
- 2024Oodua Recognition AwardFor cultural excellence and Yoruba heritage advocacy.
- 2025DAC International AwardFor creative leadership and contributions to African identity.
- 2025Echo of Africa, Award of ParticipationNigeria Community Association, Rochdale.
On other stages
His own work as an actor and theatre maker, in other companies’ productions.
- 3–6 March 2027Coming upCrown of BloodKing's Theatre, EdinburghUtopia Theatre and Sheffield TheatresCast, tour
- 7 June 2026ABO: The Girl ChildMoulton Theatre, NorthamptonDAC InternationalProduction manager
- 4 April 2026ÀTÙPÀ: The SpotlightCAST, DoncasterAjidan Productions
- 11–14 February 2026Crown of BloodBelgrade Theatre, CoventryUtopia Theatre and Sheffield TheatresCast, tour
- 2–7 February 2026Crown of BloodCrucible Theatre, SheffieldUtopia Theatre and Sheffield TheatresCast
- 4–5 October 2025KASHIMAWOShaw Theatre, LondonElesin ProductionsCast
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