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Folake Sokoya<\/p>\n

\"Ara<\/a><\/p>\n

The first african female drummer, Aralola Apeke Olamuyiwa has been
\nappointed as Cultural Ambassador for the Ife Kingdom, the cradle of
\nYoruba.<\/p>\n

The appointment of the famous drummer was contained in a letter
\navailable to Premium Times which was approved and personally signed
\nthe Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.<\/p>\n

The Royal father in the letter said, Olamuyiwa who is popularly called
\nAra in the music industry was appointed as a result of
\n\u200ehardwork, doggness and resilience as an accomplished first female
\nAfrican talking drummer.<\/p>

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Advertisement<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n

He described the ambassador as a renowned cultural icon and heritage
\nto the world stage, stating further that she was appointed so that the
\nunique instrument of the African can be promoted, preserved and
\nharnessed for future generation.<\/p>\n

‘On behalf of the good people of Ile-Ife the cradle of Yoruba race. I
\nwish to congratulate you Aralola Apeke Olamuyiwa on your appointment
\nas the cultural ambassador of this noble kingdom’,the monarch said in
\nthe letter.<\/p>\n

The appointment the first class traditional ruler said, takes
\nimmediate effect.\u200e<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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