This archive report was first published on 19 July 2021.
July 19, 2021, Tokyo, Japan - The Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony has been marred by a scandal involving the composer of its music, Keigo Oyamada, known as Cornelius.
AFP / Behrouz MEHRI
AFP / Behrouz MEHRI
Keigo Oyamada was among the composers for the music for the opening ceremony.
Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics have announced that they will not use the four-minute-long composition by Oyamada in the opening ceremony, which is set to take place on Friday.
“I have offered my resignation to organisers,” Oyamada said on Twitter.
“By sincerely accepting the suggestions and opinions given by many people, I want to reflect on my conduct and thoughts from now on. I truly apologise,” he said.
His departure follows that of several key Tokyo 2020 officials, including former chief organiser Yoshiro Mori who stepped down over sexist comments.
Organisers also said they would not use the four-minute-long composition by Oyamada in Friday’s ceremony.
