THE DRUMMER BOY BY BAYO ONUWAJE
THE DRUMMER BOY
A Short Story By BAYO ONUWAJE
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THE
SYNOPSIS OF THE STORY
In
the ancient town of Igbodoja, Lakunle, a talented drummer, and his band are
overshadowed by the arrogant and famous drummer, Oyeleye. When Oyeleye refuses
to perform for the king, Lakunle's band gets a chance to shine, particularly
his adopted little brother, Ayansola, whose exceptional drumming skills
captivate the king and the audience. Ayansola's subsequent departure to
Oyeleye's band leads to a series of events that ultimately result in his return
to Lakunle's band and Oyeleye's downfall.
THE
DRUMMER BOY
In
the ancient town of Igbodoja, music was woven into the fabric of everyday life.
Among its many talented drummers was Lakunle, a young man who had inherited his
remarkable drumming skills from his father, Pa Olalekan, and his lineage of
skilled drummers. Lakunle's band was renowned for their captivating cultural
performances, which often featured his little brother, Ayansola, on the medium twin
drums.
Igbodoja
was home to many exceptional drummers, but one name stood out above the rest:
Oyeleye. His mastery of the drums had earned him widespread acclaim, and he was
frequently invited to perform at ceremonies in and beyond the village. However,
Oyeleye's fame had also bred arrogance, and he began to demand exorbitant fees
for his services, payable upfront. Despite his haughty demeanour, people still
clamoured for his services.
When
the king of Igbodoja planned a grand occasion, he naturally desired Oyeleye's
band to entertain his guests. Unfortunately, Oyeleye had already committed to
another event in a neighbouring village, one that promised a more substantial
payment. Despite the king's chiefs' best efforts to persuade him, Oyeleye
refused to budge, suggesting that the king could find another drummer to suit
his needs.
The
king was devastated by Oyeleye's rejection. In response, his chiefs gathered
all the drummers in the village for a screening to find the best replacement.
Lakunle, however, was absent from the gathering, as he was busy caring for his
ailing mother.
The
screening failed to yield a suitable replacement for Oyeleye, leaving the king
in a predicament. One day, while the prince and his guards were passing through
a bush, they stumbled upon Lakunle rehearsing with his band. The prince was
captivated by the sound of the drums, particularly the mesmerizing beats
produced by Ayansola's twin drums.
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The
prince approached the group and inquired about their absence from the
screening. Lakunle explained his situation, and the prince, moved by his
circumstances, decided to invite Lakunle and Ayansola to perform for the king
at the palace. Lakunle's band delivered an extraordinary performance, with
Ayansola's drumming stealing the show. The king was thoroughly impressed and
proclaimed that Lakunle's band would be the main entertainment for his upcoming
occasion.
At
the event, Lakunle and his band, including Ayansola, performed with unmatched
passion and skill, leaving the audience and the king in awe. However, instead
of Lakunle's name being on everyone's lips, it was Ayansola's exceptional
drumming that had captured the hearts of the crowd.
Lakunle
was overjoyed by his brother's success and felt proud to have been a part of
it. The king rewarded them handsomely for their performance. Meanwhile,
Oyeleye, who had returned to Igbodoja, was displeased upon hearing about
Lakunle's band's success, particularly Ayansola's newfound fame.
Oyeleye
devised a plan to lure Ayansola to his group, he came up with different
strategies, offering him a substantial sum of money and enticing promises. Unknown
to others, Ayansola was not Lakunle’s biological brother but had been adopted
by Lakunle’s mother, Asake, after his father's passing. Asake had been a great
admirer of Ayansola's father, a skilled drummer.
Asake
had revealed to Lakunle that there was a secret tied to Ayansola's twin drums
and an incision on his hand, which made his drumming irresistibly captivating
to all who heard it. With Ayansola's departure to Oyeleye's group, it seemed
that Oyeleye's popularity would soar.
However,
a year later, Ayansola's fame had eclipsed Oyeleye's, making him jealous.
Oyeleye plotted to get rid of Ayansola, but one of his crew members, Akin, sympathetic
to Ayansola's plight, warned Lakunle about the danger. Lakunle informed the
prince, who arranged for Ayansola's safe return.
The
End.
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NOTABLE
LESSONS FROM THE STORY
1.
Humility is key: Oyeleye's arrogance and pride ultimately led to his downfall,
while Lakunle's humility and willingness to learn earned him respect and
success.
2.
Talents can be hidden: Lakunle's band, particularly Ayansola's drumming, were
not initially recognized until the prince stumbled upon them. This shows that
talents can be hidden and may need opportunities to shine.
3.
Loyalty and gratitude matter: Ayansola's decision to leave Lakunle's band for
Oyeleye's led to consequences. This highlights the importance of loyalty and
gratitude towards those who have supported and nurtured us.
4.
Jealousy can be destructive: Oyeleye's jealousy of Ayansola's talent and fame
ultimately led to his banishment. This serves as a warning against letting
jealousy consume us.
5.
Forgiveness is important: Lakunle's forgiveness of Ayansola after he rejoined
the band shows that forgiveness is essential for healing and moving forward.
6.
True talent will shine through: Despite being in Oyeleye's band, Ayansola's
exceptional talent still shone through, demonstrating that true talent cannot
be hidden or suppressed.
7.
The power of secrets and mysteries: The secret tied to Ayansola's twin drums
and incision on his hand adds a layer of mystique to the story, highlighting
the idea that some talents or abilities may have unknown or mystical origins.
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