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 ...

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 ...

So I was really stoked and excited." Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede was recently named the Florida A&M University Marching 100 head drum major. She is the first female head drum major at FAMU.

Last season, she became the second woman ever to serve as a drum major in the Marching "100." Cori Bostic was the first female drum major at FAMU and has become one of Oloyede's biggest supporters.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Oluwamodupe Oloyede is making history at Florida A&M University as the first female head drum major of the Marching 100. “It’s an immense honor,” Oloyede said.

Last season, she became the second woman ever to serve as a drum major in the Marching "100." Cori Bostic was the first female drum major at FAMU and has become one of Oloyede's biggest supporters.