Aralola Olamuyiwa, popular known as Ara, is a Nigerian vocalist, performer, and skilled player of the talking drum.
She holds the position of cultural ambassador for the Ooni of Ife.
REAL FACTS ABOUT ARALOLA OLAMUYIWA
FULL NAME: Aralola Olamuyiwa
STAGE NAME: Ara
GENDER: Female
DATE OF BIRTH: 23 January 1975
STATE OF ORIGIN: Ondo State, Nigeria
PLACE OF BIRTH: Lagos State, Nigeria
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
OCCUPATION: Singer, entertainer, and talking drummer.
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Ara was born in Lagos State but her roots can be traced back to Ondo State.
She spent a significant part of her early years in Warri, where she attended schools.
After a short period as a law student at the University of Ilorin, she transferred to Ambrose Ali University to pursue a degree in English Language.
CAREER
Ara was born into a family that had a strong musical background and she started playing the drums when she was only 5 years old.
She showcased her talent at various family and corporate events, and also represented her school in singing and choral competitions.
Her father played a significant role in shaping her love for music.
In the year 2000, Ara gained recognition with her video titled “Which one you dey”.
She has had the opportunity to perform for prominent individuals such as the Queen of England, Bill Clinton, and 2face Idibia.
Ara has also been honored with an award from the Nigeria Book of Records.
MARITAL STATUS
Ara was formerly married to Prince Nurudeen Olalekan Saliu, and they share a son together.