Epum, Ifeanyi

Ifeanyi Epum

Ifeanyi Epum is noted for his warm voice, polished musicianship and versatility. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, he delved into classical music by chance; after he was mandated to join the church choir as part of requirements for confirmation. He regularly attended music workshops and had his first lesson from the church's choir master.

Owing to his passion for music, he was admitted to Delta state university, Abraka, Nigeria where he obtained a degree in music and was awarded the best undergraduate student in the faculty of arts.

As a soloist, he performed with the music society of Nigeria and Laz Ekwueme Chorale, exploring the works of Handel, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Mendelssohn and works of Nigerian composers like Laz Ekwueme, Ayo Bankole, Sam Ojukwu. He also won the first prize for the Kingsley Inupe Idegun Award for Countertenors.

Ifeanyi finished his master's degree program in voice and opera at Longy School of Music of Bard College and regularly sing with the Cantata Singers and Boston Camerata. He is also a staff singer at Trinity Church, Boston and he was one of the selected mentees for the TENET 2021-2022 mentorship program.