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 SIKIRU ADEPOJU:  The First Nigerian Grammy Award Winner and the Journey of a True Yoruba Drummer Sikiru Adepoju is a celebrated Nigerian percussionist renowned for his expertise in traditional African rhythms and world music. Born on November 10, 1950, in Eruwa, Oyo State, Nigeria, Adepoju hails from a long line of Yoruba drummers. His father, Chief Ayanleke Adepoju, began instructing him in the family craft from an early age, continuing a heritage that traces back generations. Every male in the lineage bore the prefix "Ayan," a Yoruba title reserved for hereditary drummers. “I was born into a family of drummers. I am not an Ayantojubo (a drummer by accident). I am Ayandoke (an original drummer),” Sikiru stated, emphasizing the depth of his cultural and familial identity. For the Adepojus, drumming is not just a trade but a legacy—one that is innate rather than learned. Early Life and Resistance to Drumming Despite his natural talent, Sikiru initially resisted pursuing music...

  Remember Tony Tetuila? Anthony Olanrewaju Awotoye, better known as Tony Tetuila, also regard as the golden father of Afrobeats artist from Nigeria. He was born in 1973, he is a native of Oro, Kwara state. He was a member of the now-defunct hip-hop group of The Remedies (along with Eedris Abdulkareem and Eddy Montana). Tony Tetuila split from the group and became successful as a solo artist. He is best known for his hit song My Car, Omode Meta, E go better, Morning Time, Omo pupa etc. The Kwara born singer was linked to politics in 2014 when he contested for political office in the House of Assembly of Kwara State under the All Progressives Congress party APC, but he lost and claimed he was denied the political post. In December 2019, Tony sued Wizkid, he alleged that Wizkid had violated his copyrights, in his collaboration song with Ghanaian singer Tic Tac for their song Fefe N'efe. The lawsuit was reportedly worth 30 million naira. Recently, Tony Tetuila was in the news after he...