Babatunde Hip Hopera

City Winery Philadelphia presents Babatunde Hip Hopera live on August 19th at 7:30pm

Get ready for Babatunde HipHopera, live in concert! Experience the revolutionary fusion of classical opera and hip-hop, crafted by baritone Babatunde Akinboboye. This unique performance will captivate you with its powerful operatic vocals, dynamic beats, and chill vibes. Don't miss out on this groundbreaking event!

Babatunde Akinboboye, internationally celebrated as the "Hip Hopera Guy," stands at the intersection of classical opera and hip-hop, captivating audiences worldwide. His powerful operatic vocals, viral social media presence, and groundbreaking fusion of these genres have established him as a true musical trailblazer.

In December 2018, Tunde made headlines with a viral video that introduced the world to his genre-defying fusion of classical opera and hip-hop, Hip Hopera. This innovative work caught the attention of respected platforms such as Time.com, Classic FM, and MSN.com. His acclaimed EP, Della Citta, expanded his influence, propelling him to social media stardom as "Babatunde_HipHopera." As an influential figure in the opera world, he consistently captivates audiences and enlightens listeners about the beauty and intricacies of the art form from his unique perspective.