My name is Ìràwọ̀ Olúwákẹ́mi Bámidélé Fámúgbòdé
AKA DJ Ìràwọ̀
AKA Ìràwọ̀ Drummer
AKA Ìràwọ Yorùbá Ni Mí
😎😀
I was born on the 22nd of February 1978.
I have completed the following courses from the following institutions:
1.
Purpleblue Academy of Music Business, Lagos (Music Business) 2024
2.
Africa Film Academy, Lagos (Scriptwriting and Sound
Recording) 2022
3.
Enterprise Development Centre (Pan-Atlantic University,
Lagos) (Creative Business) 2021
4.
Agile P3 Consulting, Lagos (PRINCE2 Project Management) 2018
5.
Harvard Law School, United States of America (Intellectual
Property Law: Copyright X) 2018
6.
Arterial Network Nigeria, Lagos and British Council Nigeria,
Lagos (Art
Project Management and Art Funding) 2014
7.
Edge Business School, Lagos (Basic Entrepreneurship) 2012
8.
The Conquerors’ Assembly, Lagos (Leadership and Public Speaking Academy)
2010
9.
The PEFTI Film Institute, Lagos (Certificate in Music) (Distinction) 2007-2008
10. Olabisi Onabanjo
University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State (B. Sc Accounting)
(Second Class Upper;
Honours)
2000-2004
11.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Lagos Outreach (Diploma in Accounting) (Distinction) 1999
12.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) (Foundation-Professional
Examination 2)1997-2005
13.
Yaba College of Technology, Lagos (Ordinary National Diploma
in Accounting) (Pass) 1995-1998
14.
Lagos State Model College, Badore, Lagos 1989-1994
15.
Central Bank of Nigeria Primary School, Satellite Town,
Lagos 1983-1988
16.
Subuola Nursery School, Festac Town, Lagos 1981-1983
I am a member of the Musical Society of Nigeria (COSON) since:
Songwriter 2009
Music Publisher 2021
Whilst working a 9 to 5 job, I contributed significantly to the
progress of the following organisations in the following capacities:
1.
Equitorial Trust Bank Limited, Lagos (Communication
Assistant, Receptionist, Switchboard Operator)
1997-1998
2.
Marina International Bank Limited, Lagos (Marketer)
2005-2006
3. Access Bank Plc, Lagos (Transaction Officer - NYSC) 2005-2006
4.
Hazonwao Micro Finance Bank Limited, Lagos (Head of
Internal Audit) 2008
5.
Cashlink Plc, Lagos (Group Auditor)
2008-2009
6.
The Down Syndrome Foundation of Nigeria (Music
Therapist) 2009-2010
7.
Vining Micro Finance Bank Limited (Head of
Internal Control, Audit and Investigations) 2010-2011
8. Drumline Entertainment (Founder) 2010-2024
9. DJ Ìràwọ̀ Limited (Founder) December 1, 2024 - Date
At DJ Ìràwọ̀ Limited, I provide the following services:
1.
Music
Recording, Music Performances and Music Releases
A. Singing
B. Dancing
C. Drumming
D. Songwriting
E. Disc Jockeying
F. Music Recording
G. Performance Art Exhibition
2.
Music
Business Expertise
A. Music Business Coaching
a.
Music Tour
b. Merchandising
c.
Music Licensing
d. Music
Clearance
e.
Music Promotion
f.
Live Performance
g. Music
Supervision
h. Music
Distribution
i.
Artist Management
j.
Project Management
k. Vocal
and Stage Performance
l.
Music Deals and How to Seal Them
m.
Mental Health Coaching for Musicians
n. Relationship
Coaching for Musicians
o. Career
Choices in the Music Industry
p. Understanding
your Music Contracts
q. Financial
Planning for Musicians and Music Professionals
r.
Business Start-Up for Musicians and Music Business
Professionals
B. Music Business Consulting
a.
Music Licensing
b.
Music Clearance
c.
Music Supervision
d.
Music Business Advisory
3.
Yorùbá
Language Class (Ìràwọ Yorùbá Ni Mí)
4.
Life
Coaching (Iwájú with DJ Ìràwọ̀)
A. Blogging
B. Divorce Coaching
C. Personal Development
D. Caregiving Business Coaching
E. Public Speaking for Stammerers
5.
Book
Writing
A. Fiction
B. Nonfiction
Some of my Nominations, Awards and Achievements are:
1. Best DJ (Nomination) by
Yorùbá Music and Film Award (YOMAFA) 2024
2.
Dreaming
New Worlds Award by Goethe Institut, Lagos, for emerging with the best prototype that pushes forward the
dialogue on the influence of new and emerging technologies for the performance art project
titled Àyàn Àgalú is Drumming a New World 2023
3.
Alimoso
Achievement Award for
the Promotion of Art, Entrepreneurship and Culture by the University of
Kulture, Alimoso LGA, Lagos 2023
4.
Trailblazers
Innovation Awards (Nomination) for
Native Language Advocates, Fabrics, Fashion, Accessories, etc 2023
5.
Talking
Drum Amazon Award by
the Oọ̀ni of Ifẹ̀, Ọba Adéyẹyè Enitàn Ogúnwùsí (Ọ̀jájá II) at the
Àyàn Àgalú Drum Festival, Ilé-Ifẹ̀, Ọ̀ṣun State 2022
6.
Talking
Drum Ambassador by
Intro Afrika, Organisers of the International Talking Drum Festival 2014
7.
Best Dancer Lagos Zone by
Maltina DanceAll Season 7 2013
8.
Talking
Drum Magician by
the Art Colony International and the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON),
organisers of the Christmas Magi Contest at the Christmas Magic Concert, for
using the Gángan and Ìyá Ìlù Talking Drums to play jazz and classical music.
I contested with a
tenor singer, violinist, pianist and a quartet of clarinettists, all MUSON
graduates except me. 2012
9. Award for Outstanding Creativity in Drumming and Choreography by the National Youth Service Corps, Lagos 2006
Performances
I have performed at several
private and public events, such as the Lagos International Jazz Festival, Naijazz Festival, The Lagos Book and Art Festival, The Yorùbá Drum Festival, Èkó Àkéte Festival.
I am always learning how to become a better version of myself and to provide quality services to my clients.
Below are some of my certificates;
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