By Taiye Olayemi
The progenitor of feminine speaking drummers in Africa, Aralola Olamuyiwa, popularly often called “Ara”, says plans have superior to have a good time her fiftieth birthday and 25 years on stage, in January 2025.
Ara informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, that she started her profession as an expert drummer in 1999, therefore set to have a good time the milestones.
She famous {that a} legacy mission, which entailed constructing “Ara Drum Heritage Centre”, can be unveiled throughout the double celebrations.
She defined that the centre can be devoted to sustaining conventional drumming, fostering inventive expertise, and instilling a profound sense of cultural pleasure.
“My plan is to determine a world-class drum museum showcasing African drumming historical past and cultural significance.
“This is to supply coaching and academic programmes for drummers, specializing in conventional and modern strategies.
“It may also be a platform to host workshops, live shows, and cultural occasions celebrating drummings position in African tradition.
“It can be meant to create a neighborhood hub for drummers, musicians, and cultural fanatics to develop partnerships with native and worldwide organisations to advertise cultural change.
“This legacy mission is pricey to my coronary heart, and I will probably be unveiling extra data on it quickly.
“I remain grateful to God, my fans, friends, and family for the journey so far,” she mentioned.
