Adelicia Boakye Yiadom
I was the director and creator of Roots of Rhythm, a live multi-camera music show that brought up & coming artists from diverse backgrounds together in front of a live studio audience. The entertainment show allowed for creative collaboration between artists that are breaking tradition, culminating in a live performance. Roots of Rhythm is an energetic and immersive music talk show that combines the raw vibrance of live performance with artistic storytelling.
The show aimed to bring two artists from completely different musical worlds and beckoned them to fuse their genres and create a new & exciting sound. Filmed with a live studio audience to enhance the authentic feel.
In the end, the show brought an exciting energy and spirt for live music with a fresh twist. Roots of Rhythm was a celebration of diverse musical roots and those who have the courage to push creative boundaries.
The intersection of live performance and broadcast productions within televised music events through the use of imagery, brand identity, and messaging. This thesis explores how commercial music and commercial worship productions use visual aesthetics, staging, and media techniques to shape audience perception and engagement. By comparing the two entertainment spheres, it analyses how performance and production work together to reinforce cultural values, commercial goals, and spiritual narratives. This thesis investigates the blurred boundaries between entertainment, branding, and worship in contemporary televised media.
Adelicia Boakye Yiadom is a Televison Directing major at the National Film School in IADT. She has a passion for live entertainment, specifically music and artistic programs. She has worked with numerous artists on music videos, as well as her flagship live television show, Roots of Rhythm. With experience across multiple areas of television, she brings creativity, adaptability, and a strong sense of teamwork to every project. Adelicia is dedicated to developing her technical and creative skills, with a focus on creating impactful stories that connect with audiences through both visual style and emotional depth.
