By Christiana Ekpa
Korea Cultural Center Nigeria (KCCN) in Abuja at the weekend graduated Nigerian students from the K-POP vocal class, which was designed to build the natural capacity of the youths in applying trending skills in singing Korean songs.
The event which was held at the KCCN auditorium in Abuja, was marked with excitement and enchantment as the graduating students offered a rendition of various Korean songs, under the supervision of a Korean Vocal Coach, William Kim.
Also, various categories of awards were presented to the best graduating students in both morning and afternoon classes, just as the graduands were admonished not to abandon the skills and knowledge they have acquired during the training.
Welcoming the students earlier, the Director of KCCN, Kim Changki, commended the students for being patient and for picking interest in learning the Korean Voice skills.
He said Nigerian youths have developed special connection with Korean cultures, especially K-pop dance and music, adding that for this reason, he decided to introduce singing class to the already existing K-pop dance as a way to deepen the cultural exchange of both countries.
“Months ago, we had K-pop dance for children, physically challenged persons, and now we decided to introduce K-POP vocal or singing class. We will continue to expand into other areas of Culture that are of mutual benefit to both countries.
Since I discovered that Nigerians love K-pop dance and songs, KCCN will continue to invite good teachers to teach them the skills and knowledge”, Kim Changki said.
He also disclosed at this point that Korean Cultural contingent will participate in the forthcoming Lagos multicultural festival, adding that all these are geared towards strengthening the bilateral ties between Nigeria and Korea through cultural exchanges.
Speaking also, the Vocals Coach, William Kim, who taught the students, said Nigerian youths are talented in singing, but require constant practice to perfect the skills.
Kim, who said it was his first time in Nigeria and Africa, admitted that Nigeria and South Korea share similarities in both music and dance.
William Kim, who said he studied Music in Australia, said within his two weeks of coaching the Nigerian students, he was able to expose them to some of the most trendy style of singing in the world.
