I PLAN TO HAVE A MUSEUM FULL OF DRUMS

I PLAN TO HAVE A MUSEUM FULL OF DRUMS

SAYS FEMALE TALKING DRUMMER AYANFOLASAYO 

E.P: Briefly introduce yourself

Ans: I am Adebowale Folasayo Benedicta stage name “AYANFOLA”, a female 

Drummer, trained Nurse who also construct African drums.

E.P: How exactly did you develop the interest for drumming?

Ans: The passion started when I was a chorister in my church for three years and I was unable to act well like my peers due to my distorted masculine voice so I choose talking drum instead of being an empty barrel in the church.

E.P: Do you have a band of your own if yes what is the name of the band and how many are you?

Ans: Yes I have one it’s named “Ayanfola and the Aare of culture Troupe”, We are up to fifteen.

E.P: Tell us some performances you have done?

Ans: The first Nigerian Drum Festival now African Drum Festival along with the Ogun state Troupe and also the Association of Professional Drummers Ogun state chapter 2016, I performed at the Yoruba youth national summit, the National museum day at Muson centre, African Drum Festival 2018, Also Lagos State Tourism summit, I did the opening by playing the National anthem on the talking drum alongside Dare Art Alade, I equally performed at Senate President Bukola Saraki’s daughter’s wedding in Abuja with the party people, I was at Asale Asa night in Ijebu ode, I also performed at Ijebu Man of the year award. Ayan Day at Tai Solarin University at the induction ceremony of cultural and creative arts student,, MOCFED Epe Lagos state and so on.

E.P: How do you get funding?

Ans: In the first place I do everything without no ones help even till now but with few material things but few of my members do.

E.P: Any new project from you?

Ans: Am planning on a drum in a art like project soon

E.P: What is your projection for the next five years?

Ans: To have a museum full of drums though presently I have a drum store and workshop.

E.P: How can people contact you?

Ans: Through facebook; as Ayanfolasayo Adebowale, on instagram Ayanfola.

E.P: Finally your message to your fans?

Ans: They should be determined not be distracted by any material thing and also be honest. Thanks.