Africa’s foremost female drummer and one of Nigeria’s greatest entertainment exports, Aralola Olamuyiwa, popularly known as Ara, has released new set of pictures to confirm her new look. And among other things, this is to assert the fact that she is indeed here in the music and entertainment industry to raise the stakes.
Ara had a favourable run all through last year, emerging as an 'Ambassador' on various fronts, couple with local and international tours to America, China and other countries in the far east. Recently when she celebrated her birthday, she was aptly described by ex President Olusegun Obasanjo as ' the pride of the African youth.'
Obasanjo also had this to say through a broadcast at Ara’s birthday celebration which was held at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, in
Lagos.
“While I wish you a very happy birthday, I also want to commend you for all you have been able to achieve at such a young age,” said Obasanjo in his congratulatory message. “You have done very well for yourself; you have succeeded in placing our culture on the map of the world. The talking drum used to be associated with dirty old men but with your smartness, talent and doggedness, you have added glamour and value to the act of playing the talking drum. I urge our youths to take a cue from you and promote our culture because that is all we have and who we are.”
Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka also commended the ace drummer for her contributions to the arts industry. “A happy birthday to our very talented and gifted artiste,” he said. “I remember you started very young, quite young then when I heard of you. You are a model to be emulated by the young people, absolutely no height to which you cannot reach if you are committed. Congratulations.”
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