Following twelve days of workshops, mentorship, collaborative creation and public programming, HOUSE HOUSE HOUSE (Housex3) has concluded another successful edition of UDUROOM’s international house music bootcamp, bringing together emerging artists and internationally recognised facilitators to explore house music as culture, community and creative practice.
This is contained in a statement signed by Justine Chima, Press & Media Relations, HOUSE HOUSE HOUSE (Housex3) and made available to Time Nigeria noted that:
Building on the foundations established during the programme’s opening week, the second half of UDUROOM shifted from learning into making, transforming ideas into performances, collaborations and original works.
Participants moved through an intensive series of practical workshops designed to strengthen both artistic practice and professional development. In Composition, Arrangement & Mixing for the House Music Dancefloor, Black Elektronika introduced the architecture of house music production, arrangement and mixing, while Sebastiao Loopes’ session, Rhythm, Space, Feeling, challenged artists to think beyond programming beats by exploring groove, repetition, restraint, atmosphere and emotional storytelling as essential elements of electronic music.
Movement became another language for musical expression during the House Dance Workshop led by Charles Abraham and Forge, where participants explored improvisation, groove and musicality through the social dance traditions that emerged from the underground clubs of Chicago and New York.
Every voice tells a story
That idea became the focus of Moses Obi’s vocal performance workshop, where participants explored technique, confidence, control and expression while discovering new ways to use the human voice as a storytelling instrument within and beyond house music.
Alongside creative practice, participants also strengthened their understanding of the music industry through Music Business Fundamentals, presented by Institut Français du Nigeria (IFN) and the Embassy of France in Nigeria, with Clément Aubey. The programme continued with The Basics of Collective Management of Rights, facilitated by Akotchayé Okio, giving artists practical knowledge about copyright, neighbouring rights and protecting their creative work.
As the bootcamp entered its final days, the focus turned toward preparation.
Listening. Refining. Preparing.
Participants took part in rehearsal sessions for the UDUROOM Live Cypher, listening sessions and feedback with E-Man, and a Focus Group Listening Session, where demos, sketches and works-in-progress were shared with invited listeners for honest critique and discussion. From conversations around artists’ rights to shared listening, rehearsals and collaborative feedback, the final days were dedicated to shaping ideas into performances and preparing music for the stage.
Beyond the participant programme, UDUROOM 2026 continued to engage wider audiences through public conversations exploring music, culture and creative practice. Highlights included Independent Electronic Music Ecosystems: From Switzerland to the African Diaspora, featuring Sebastiao Loopes, Thelma Ndebele (DormantYouth) and G.rizo; Music Business Fundamentals; facilitator playlists; UDUROOM DJ Night featuring Sebastiao Loopes; public demo listening sessions; and the UDUROOM Live Cypher, presented during World Music Day (Fête de la Musique) in collaboration with Institut Français du Nigeria.
The Live Cypher marked the culmination of the bootcamp, giving participants the opportunity to present original music developed throughout the residency. The performances reflected twelve days of experimentation, mentorship, collaboration and creative exchange, showcasing works shaped through workshops, production labs, rehearsal sessions and collective feedback.
The 2026 cohort reflected the diversity of Nigeria’s contemporary music landscape, bringing together producers, singers, rappers, jazz musicians, reggae artists, DJs, instrumentalists, poets and multidisciplinary creatives. Throughout the residency, participants collaborated across genres, blending house music with jazz, reggae, Afro-fusion, hip-hop and experimental electronic music while building lasting creative relationships that extended beyond the classroom.
Reflecting on the experience, participant Oge Kimono said:
“UDUROOM has been informative on so many levels. From learning about the background and history of house music to discovering the connection between reggae and house, the experience has been both enlightening and exciting for me.
What has resonated with me the most is the emphasis on the freedom to express oneself while maintaining originality, as Wunmi and the other facilitators rightly pointed out. It has been inspiring to see how authenticity remains at the core of creative expression, regardless of genre or style.”
Participant TRaPoet addedd
“I thought UDUROOM was pretty cool. The facilitators and collaborators were some of the nicest and most knowledgeable people I’ve had the pleasure of being around. The vocal warm-ups we did with Moses Obi helped me tap into my deep singing voice. I’ll be forever grateful for that.”
UDUROOM 2026 was made possible through the generous support of the Embassy of France in Nigeria, Institut Français du Nigeria (IFN) and Pro Helvetia Johannesburg, the Swiss Arts Council, whose continued partnership strengthened opportunities for artistic exchange, professional development and international collaboration.
This release forms part of UDUROOM’s ongoing documentation of the 2026 programme. In the coming weeks, HOUSE HOUSE HOUSE will publish a comprehensive programme report alongside an official recap film, offering a deeper look into the creative process, collaborations and outcomes that emerged throughout this year’s bootcamp.
To support editorial coverage, a curated selection of photographs and video highlights from UDUROOM 2026 is available upon request. Media outlets interested in speaking with organisers, facilitators or participants are encouraged to contact the press team.
ABOUT UDUROOM
UDUROOM is the flagship artist development programme of HOUSE HOUSE HOUSE (Housex3), an independent cultural platform founded in Abuja in 2018. The programme brings together emerging artists, facilitators and cultural institutions through workshops, mentorship, performances and international collaboration to strengthen house music education, encourage artistic exchange and contribute to the continued growth of Nigeria’s electronic music ecosystem.
