Ara set to commemorate twenty fifth anniversary on stage, fiftieth birthday
By Taiye Olayemi
The progenitor of feminine speaking drummers in Africa, Aralola Olamuyiwa, popularly often known as “Ara”, says plans have superior to rejoice 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 knowledgeable drummer in 1999, therefore set to rejoice the milestones.
She famous {that a} legacy challenge, which entailed constructing “Ara Drum Heritage Centre”, could be unveiled in the course of the double celebrations.
She defined that the centre could be devoted to sustaining conventional drumming, fostering inventive expertise, and instilling a profound sense of cultural pleasure.
“My plan is to ascertain 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 up to date strategies.
“It may even be a platform to host workshops, live shows, and cultural occasions celebrating drummings function in African tradition.
“It can be meant to create a group hub for drummers, musicians, and cultural fanatics to develop partnerships with native and worldwide organisations to advertise cultural alternate.
“This legacy challenge is pricey to my coronary heart, and I will likely be unveiling extra data on it quickly.
“I remain grateful to God, my fans, friends, and family for the journey so far,” she stated.
