King Ayoola

Know as the “Big Country Man” – Ayoola is not your average Reggae artist but could better be classified as a roots and culture performer. Ayoola has been performing since the age of 3 years old. His ancestors originated from Ghana & Nigeria but his family ties extend in Turtle Island. He became known as the ‘Big Country Man” due to his African and Native Indian heritage. King Ayoola is a man of honor and integrity. Ayoola’s main purpose through grassroots music is to direct motivate and teach individuals just as the elders of the Niyabinghi in Alkebu-lan taught him. Moreover he is a spiritually disciplined man “rooted in culture”.He is a graduate of the Durham High School in Durham NC. He expanded his knowledge of the entertainment field by attending the Academy of Career Training in Philadelphia PA from 1985-1986. Radio communication, retail and marketing were the focus of his studies. From 1987-1989 he added to his studies International Relations at Durham Technical Institute Durham, NC. He is also a graduate of the Time Warner Cable Television Production Workshop Durham, NC and also a graduate of the People’s Channel Cable Television Production Workshop Chapel Hill, NC.Ayoola’s radio career started at he age of seventeen at WDUR 1490 AM in Durham NC where he worked for two years. He became known as Mr. Radio personality for the following radio stations in Durham NC: North Carolina Central University 90.7 FM from 1994-1996; Duke University WXDU 88.7 FM AND 103.5 FM from 1992-1997. He has received numerous letters of recognition and honor. The most nobly received from WXDU 88.7 where he was recognized for his act of kindness after donating all proceeds of the WXDU Antenna Benefit to the radio station. Moreover Ayoola loves to study international and foreign affairs and is an avid sports enthusiast.In addition to his music and radio career King Ayoola introduced his acting abilities when he was cast with Brandon Lee in “The Crow’ in March of 1993. He can also be seen in the nightclub scene of “Stomping at the Savoy” which was directed by Debbie Allen. Through out his career he has produced over four hundred dub plates for sound systems i.e. Big Root Sound System Jah Works, Poison Dart, Ragga International, Unknown Soul Jah Sound Down Beat, Stereograph and Bam Bam Sound just to name a few.Ayoola’s music is featured on the CD “New York South”. The song “Rise Up’ from his De Original album has been featured on two surf videos “Alluvium” and “ The Coconut Technique” in Honolulu Hawaii.King Ayoola’s “De Original” CD is in stores now. King Ayoola and his band Pure Fiyah have gained respect national and international recognition by performing with other great reggae artist such as: King Yellowman Super Cat, Shabba Ranks, Sista Carol, Jamal Ski, Top Cat, Patra, Sizzla, Culture and Frankie Paul. Ayoola recently completed one of the hottest Reggae tours at venues in Florida i.e. Papa Gallos in St. Augustine Fly Tie Irish Pub and Atlantic Beach. However he often plays on the North Carolina coast and the Asylum Dance Hall in DC Atlanta Music Conference and Paradise Palace in New York as well as the Triangle.Ayoola not only is a grass roots performer but is also an entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of the following companies: Alkebu-lan Films KA Wear Clothing and has produced the first Reggae TV show in North Carolina entitled Reggae Live Wire