11-year-old female identical twins, Ganiyu Ganiyat Ayanronke (Taiwo) and Ganiyu Basirat Ayanfunke (Kehinde) of Ladubu compound of Olele Okeho in Kajola local government area of Oyo state, have become a classic example of dexterity and expression of culture as drummers of the talking drum.

The female identical twins who had their primary education at LA Basic school and just proceeded to ADS High school Okeho were said to have mastered drumming at childhood without undergoing the training under the tutelage of any experienced drummer.

Speaking with newsmen, the twins who spoke one after the other, said the skills and dexterity for drumming that is being exhibited by them had been in their blood since they were born.

In her comments, Kehinde Ayanfunke said that they were given birth to by a talented and creative drummer named ‘Ganiyu’ whose dynamism in drumming could make countless meaningful sounds, expressions and proverbs among others.

On her own explanation, Taiwo Ayanronke said that they had neither learnt from their father nor from any other experienced drummer but with creative ingenuity they were born with, adding that their competency and skills in the job has earned them awards, accolades and monetary gratifications in many outings.

In a similar development, their father, Ganiyu Ladubu said that his daughters were not being exaggerated in their expressions, adding that they answered the questions appropriately and perfectly.

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Ara The Queen of Talking Drums

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