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THE Lagos State Government says it has partnered Nigerian female Gangan drummer Aralola Olumuyiwa, popularly called Ara, in hosting the maiden edition of the World Female Drummers Festival.
Ara, who spoke in Lagos, said that the festival was slated for October 9 to 11 in Lagos.
She said it was part of her commitment and that of the Lagos State Government to develop art, culture and tourism.
The female Gangan drummer said this was her initiative to expand viable opportunities for women in Lagos.
She said the theme of the festival is: “One Drum, One Voice, One World for Sustainable Development, Peace, Love, Unity and Harmony.”
“Lagos State Government will be partnering me to host the maiden edition of World Female Drummers Festival coming up in October.
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“This will be a three-day event. It is designed to honour the International Girl-Child Day.
“The festival promises to be a scintillating show of girl-power in the art of percussion.
“It will feature live performances by leading female drummers drawn from across the globe.
“The event will also bring influential women from countries and professions to speak on pertinent issues relating to the development of the girl-child and to the general well-being of the world female population,” Ara said.
The sensational drummer said that the festival would also feature seminars, workshops, dinner and exhibitions to spice-up the first ever convergence of the world diligent professional female drummers.
She said the idea was to celebrate and give special recognition to female drummers for their contributions to the advancement of the world entertainment and tourism industries.
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