Adewale Laoye
Prince Adewale Laoye, popularly known as (Drummer of Peace) is a Nigerian singer, poet, thespian[1] and pioneer of the modern art of African Talking drum.[2][3] The Guardian newspaper described him as the Modern master of the African talking drum. Laoye is the founder of “Aafin Ilu” ( Palace of Drum), a cultural outfit designed to promote performing Arts and Cultural Events, through the infusing of the knowledge of Talking Drum, to celebrate African culture.[4][5] He is also one of the progenitors of the late Oba Laoye, Timi of Ede, the drummer King.[6][7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Culture, tradition take centre stage as Yoruba music movie thespian features in Redeemer's University convocation". The Sun Nigeria. 2020-10-31. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ "Prince Adewale Laoye… the Drummer of Peace". guardian.ng. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ "Laoye: The drummer of peace unites Nigerians with new song". Vanguard News. 2015-08-07. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ "Son opens 'Palace of Drum' in memory of late Timi of Ede". Punch Newspapers. 10 October 2020. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ Bada, Sheriff Owolabi (2020-10-05). "Osun agog as Oba Laoye's progenitor unveils Yoruba cultural heritage and arts center, "Aafin Ilu"". SOMOLU NEWSPAPER. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ "Oba Laoye: Timi of Ede". Vanguard News. 2016-01-02. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ Ruskin, Jesse (2013). "The Yorùbá Dùndún in Local and Transnational Perspective" (PDF): 300. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
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