The Ekwe lady drummer, dancer and songstress of international repute, Anu D Lady Ekwe, put on a class art at the just held African Drums Festival to clinch the award for the Most Outstanding Performer in the Individual Category. Cultural fiesta, which debuted last year, was organised by the Ogun State Government at Abeokuta, the state capital.
Anu, who is Nigeria’s only female Ekwe percussionist, gave a breathtaking performance, displaying her dexterity with the musical instrument, deft stage performance and compelling command of voice sound to the admiration of the packed audience.
The songstress, who was recently conferred with the title of the African Ambassador of Music by the leading music school in Nigeria, Tenstrings Music Institute, mesmerised and tantalise the crowd with her choreographed dance steps and electrifying drum beats, all benefits of her tutelage from the stable of Atunda Entertainment, where creative African youths are groomed and transformed into world-class arts.
She was at the end of the three-day event adjudged by the organisers as the best individual performer and rewarded with a prize of one million naira (1million).
The Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Mrs. Salmot Olapeju Ottun, while presenting her with the award and cheque, commended her for her endearing and lovely performance at the event and said she is a great inspiration to teeming youths all over Africa who are seeking veritable platforms to express their talents in order to become formidable entertainers like her.
The music ambassador expressed thanks to the state government and the organisers of the event for a job well done and also for the recognition and award bestowed on her, which she said is a great honour and boost to her career.
She promised not to rest on her oars and that she would continue to be a role model for youths, not only in Africa, but for youths all over the world.
It would be recalled that Anu and Atunda Entertainment also featured in last year’s event with Anu winning the admiration and recognition of the state governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, who rewarded her for her talents.
The event was attended by eminent personalities from all walks of life, including royal fathers, governors, and the diplomatic community with over a hundred participants from Nigeria, many African countries and also the Diaspora.
