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### Event Description: Babatunde Hiphopera at Venus Cabaret Theater

**Event Title:** Babatunde Hiphopera

**Venue:** Venus Cabaret Theater, Chicago

**Showtimes:**
- **Friday, July 12th at 8:00 PM**
- **Saturday, July 13th at 8:00 PM**

**About the Event:**
BAM Talent proudly presents Babatunde Hiphopera, a groundbreaking fusion of classical operatic vocalizations and hip-hop instrumentation. This innovative genre, known as Hip Hopera, is the brainchild of Nigerian American Operatic Baritone, Babatunde Akinboboye. With a mellifluous voice that weaves enchanting tales, Babatunde has captivated a global audience of over 1.5 million followers.

**About the Artist:**
Babatunde Akinboboye is renowned for his unique approach to music, education, and social influence. His viral video in December 2018, which showcased his Hip Hopera genre, garnered over 10 million views and caught the attention of major platforms such as Time.com, Classic FM, and MSN.com. Known as BabatundeHipHopera on social media, he continues to enlighten and captivate audiences with his original music, hilarious stories, unflinching charm, and unadulterated wit.

**Production Company:**
Babatunde Hiphopera is presented courtesy of BAM Talent, a production company based in Grand Rapids, MI, headed by Chicago native, Darius Colquitt.

**Tickets:**
Tickets for Babatunde Hiphopera can be purchased through the Venus Cabaret Theater's official website.

**Additional Information:**
For more details or to book Babatunde Hiphopera, visit [BAMTALENT.ORG](http://bamtalent.org).

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Babatunde Akinboboye ushers in the Era of Hip Hopera with his innovative and captivating performance.

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