The fact that ARA the talking drum queen is primarily a culture-first personality in the richness of Nigerian culture is unquestionable. She believes that the talking drum is a mouthpiece for the various cultural identities that may be found throughout Nigeria’s 36 states. She is a lover and ardent admirer of Nigerian culture, in which her ethnicity (Yoruba) plays an important role. Her eagerness to play live at the inaugural Ejiri Mara Ndigbo Uto Festival confirmed her belief.
She demonstrated that our cultural delights are a significant draw at the event, when she delighted the entire audience with rhythmic marvels from the drum world performed on the complex instrument the talking drum, which is her divine skill.
In an Instagram post, ARA described the celebration of south-east culture as a festival for all Nigerians, not only Ndigbos.
In the highlights of the event seen by Godfrey Times African Rhythms (GTAR), ARA was greeted by Nigeria’s iconic singer Onyeka Onwenu and Ruggedman, a Nigerian musician, actor, and broadcaster.
Below are some highlights from her performance during the event, which took place at Lagos’ Tafawa Balewa Square.
