Sightings | 23 May 2016 15:00 CET

Ooni Of Ife Appoints Female Talking Drummer, Ara as ambassador of Ife kingdom

The Ooni Of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, is working silently towards ensuring that he develops his state through culture and tourism and he is not relenting as he has been welcoming some personalities bae on that.

The monarch took many by surprise when he announced the appointment of talking drummer, Aralola Olamuyiwa better known as Ara as ambassador of Ife kingdom.

The appointment is coming base on her contribution and propagation of the Yoruba culture both within and outside the country.

Elated with her new appointment, the singer said, "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."

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