Ooni of Ife and singer, Ara
Latest gist has it that the first accomplished Nigerian female talking drummer, Aralola
Olamuyiwa also known as Ara, who has been in the game for over 25 years,
has been appointed as a Cultural Ambassador of the Ife kingdom by the
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi
Base on the letter addressed to Ara, she was recognized for
her cultural contribution to Ile Ife and Yoruba land as a whole. She
would serve in that capacity as a promoter and preserver of the Talking
drum for future generations.
Ooni and Ara
She has also shown appreciation to the Ooni of Ife for the appointment through her social media accounts by writing:
"With deepest appreciation to my lord, His Imperial Majesty Oba
Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi for appointing me cultural ambassador
of his kingdom, words fail me and I cannot thank you enough sir. This
is all the encouragement i need to remain steadfast and continue to
promote our culture i promise to make you even more proud , the entire
Yoruba race and Nigeria. My heart is filled with so much joy, this is
the highest honour ever. God bless you my king. Long may you live. Arole
Oodua! Official ceremony loading…"
Read her official appointment letter from the influential Osun monarch below;
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