ART SAVES THE CRADLE FROM STREET MENACE

ART SAVES THE CRADLE FROM STREET MENACE

By wale Yaro

Entertainment Parrot Interview with Mr. Ayodeji Adewale known in Arts circle as WALE YARO, he is founder and Artistic director of Kings and Queens Art and Nbari Nbajo art centre which is based in Bariga Lagos State.

E.P: Briefly introduce yourself.

Ans: My name is Ayodeji Adewale aka Wale Yaro

E.P: How did your journey into the arts start?

Ans: It all started when I use to sell pepper in mile 12 and my friend introduce me to theatre in December 1979 I started with Bose Olubo music group and after that we move to crown troupe of Africa in 2000.

E.P: Who are those that influence your choice of career?

Ans: Honestly I will mention Mr. Segun Adefila, Uncle Jimi Solanke, Tunji Sotimirin, Makinde oyeniran e.t.c

E.P: What are your group areas of specialization?

Ans: We are into children theatre, Dance, Drums, Craft, Poem, Druming and Drum repair.

E.P: How many are you in the group?

Ans: We are twenty Five (25)

E.P: Can you tell us some performances you have had?

Ans: We had performances with ITAN, also with the Thespian Family Theatre, we equally performed at the Graduation of Jaangu Korea Cultural. Drum Concert, Akebuland Festival 2017, the group also performed at the 80th Birthday of Oba Shonuga at Freedom Park, and at the Yoruba Youth Ceremony in Oregun-Lagos

E.P: Any new offering by you and your group?

Ans: Yes the annual festival in Bariga Lagos known as the “KAQUFEST Community Children Art Festi

 val with the theme “Art Saves The Cradle From Street Menace” every 27/28 of May.E.P: What would be your message to the people
Ans: Thank you our people, please help children to live a good life.

You can still send your support for the success of the festival “KAQUFEST 2018, you can contact us on 08136969248, wayodeji@yahoo.com or kandqartacademy@gmail.com