Florida A&M University's famed Marching "100" has reached a historic milestone. Dr. Shelby Chipman, director of Bands, has named Oluwamodupe "Dupe" Oloyede as head drum major for the 2025–2026 ...

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Oloyede will continue to play her praises but this upcoming school year she will function as Head Drum Major for the ...

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Florida A&M University’s famed Marching “100” has reached a historic milestone. Dr. Shelby Chipman, director of Bands, has named Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede as head drum major for the ...

The glass ceiling in the world of FAMU's Marching "100" drum majors has officially been shattered. Dr. Shelby Chipman, Director of Bands, announced Oluwamodupe Oloyede as the head drum major for ...

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A female drum major is not a new concept in the black marching band culture—from elementary through college, their presence has always been an essential part of the marching band experience.

Oluwamodupe Oloyede is only the second woman ever to wear the drum major uniform at FAMU, following Cori Bostick. But this year, Oloyede is the first female to lead the line.

A female drum major is not a new concept in the black marching band culture—from elementary through college, their presence has always been an essential part of the marching band experience.