Carl Adebare Adekola becomes first Nigerian to sing at Royal wedding
11-yr-old Carl Adebare Adekola, a member of St Thomas of Canterbury in Grays, is set to become the the first Nigerian to to sing at the Royal wedding
Carl Adekola, is a Royal Chorister, singing at St George’s Chapel on a daily basis whilst attending St George’s Windsor Castle Prep.
Music is expected to have a starring role at the Royal wedding this Saturday, to make the day as special as possible for Prince Harry and Meghan. The choir are not the only youngsters making an appearance – 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, of Britain’s Got Talent fame, will also be playing.
Gospel stars The Kingdom Choir will perform and will be led by conductor Karen Gibson. As if two choirs wasn’t enough, Meghan and Harry will also have an orchestra playing – led by conductor Christopher Warren-Green.
Welsh soprano singer Elin Manahan Thomas will accompany the orchestra – as well trumpeter David Blackadder.