African Drum And Dance Lessons

We had an amazing time! Jimmy was energetic, patient and gave easy instructions. We had fun learning about the drums and the meanings of the songs. My husband had a great time even though he doesn't really like to dance. I would definitely do this again.

We had a great time with Richard. He has a great personality making the experience fun and engaging. He is a patient and experienced teacher and made everything fun and easy going while still teaching us what we were supposed to. We learnt to drum the Burundi and also to dance a local dance. Highly recommended. Would do again!

We had an amazing experience. I am definitely recommending this experience to my friends who visit the Accra area. This is a great place to learn more about the culture.

Really great experience with Mr. Akiti who was a great teacher. My wife and I did one hour drum lessons, then learned a local song in the Ewe language, and then did a local dance. We even learned a dance routine that we got to perform while Mr. Akiti played the drums. A great experience that we will carry with us and an amazing cultural experience in Accra!

I was late unfortunately, but still we had a very nice lesson. He is a good teacher, he gives very clear and precise instructions and gives a lot of encouragement. Also I learned more about the different rythms, drums and dances we have in Ghana.

It was a great experience! Very friendly and personable! I had a great time learning to drum and dance!

It was lots of fun. The instructor was great. It was outdoors. You can opt for all drumming or a combination of drumming and dancing.

This was a fantastic experience. It was a "Day Out with The Guys" and an opportunity to learn and share in Ghana's culture through drum. Jimmy was a magnificent instructor who filled us with knowledge and confidence. It is an experience we will always remember. MEDAASE !

I found Richard Akiti, the instructor to be warm, knowledgeable and a consistently patient teacher. I learned a delightful drum rhythm, a simple Gha song and dance of which he explained the meanings before each. His sweet Son recorded everything on my phone so I can remember what I've learned. This rich cultural experience is a great fit for ages 8-80, solo or groups! Richard Akiti is a Ghanaian treasure that you'll be glad b you found! IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are traveling and your internet access is unreliable be sure to take pictures of address, phone and other details before hitting book. Although I initially booked online, I wasn't able to get back into my booking or download the trip advisor app afterwards. Additionally the Tripadvisor confirmation email only contains a reference number (no address or phone number) which is useless when you're ready to hail a ride to get there. I find that part a little scary as a female solo traveler. I need all the information to be easily accessible in multiple places in case access fails in any one place. If not for the very helpful hotel staff at Roots Apartment Hotel, I would have missed this key experience of my Ghana visit. Thankfully they found Mr. Akiti’s number and he was very responsive.

We love it! Full immersion in the Ghanaian culture! Both drums (two types) and dance class is the best way to start this Ghana discovery, he even taught us to sing the traditional songs, so it is also a singing class. Full music experience, we got the videos on our phone so we can practice, thanks to jimmy’s son who recorded us and help us with the rhythm Jimmy is a very good teacher, we learned a lot of things in a small time. Thank you!

Informative and fun! I brought my children with me and we were guided into traditional drumming and dancing! It is an experience we will never forget! Thank you!

My family and I really enjoyed this experience. The instructor was patient and kind, and we learned to play traditional drums quickly. He also taught us a traditional dance and song. He was gracious, and his teaching style made it easy for us to pick things up. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.

Jimmy was an amazing music and dance instructor. He was very patient and knowledgeable. I would recommend Jimmy to any individual or group visiting who is interested in Ghanaian music and dance.

This was a wonderful experience. The host is very kind and loves to pass on the west African traditions

I went on my Birthday and Jimmy was such a delight to learn from! He was fun, patient and beyond knowledgeable about his culture, the history, as well as the present day meaning of both the drum lesson and the dance lesson! I would recommend Jimmy to ANYBODY who reads this! You will not be disappointed!

I had a great time! Mr. Jimmy did a great job teaching us how to play the drums and dance! It truly was an unforgettable experience!

This was a great experience. Jimmy did an amazing job of explaining the meaning and significance behind the beats and movements. I would 100% recommend this class.

I had an excellent and fun time! The instructor was amazing and patient! I recommend this experience for anyone that is trying to immerse themselves in African culture!

Jimmy was such a great teacher! He provided clear instructions and provided a fun environment to learn all about Ghanaian traditions. Highly recommend!

Jimmy was a fantastic teacher. He was patient and guided us through the lesson. We had a great time and would recommend again. It was a memorable cultural connection.

My husband and I did this activity today. It was so much fun! We got individualized attention. Jimmy was an excellent teacher and very patient. We loved the drumming and the dance lessons. Excellent. I would recommend it to anyone. This was one of the most enjoyable experiences we had.

It was fun. Easy to learn and they were great teachers! We truly enjoyed it. We def were immersed in culture. Id do it again!

This was a lot of fun! If you’re looking for a good cultural activity, and are short on time, check this out! Jimmy, the instructor, was very kind and welcoming —- and very accommodating as my husband and I arrived quite early for our lesson and Jimmy was willing to start it then. He even recorded part of our drumming session for us. Recommend doing the hour of drumming and hour of dancing instead of just one of those activities for the two hours. We also enjoyed meeting the youth cultural center’s director and learning about some of the activities the center provides for kids in the community.

I had an absolutely amazing experience today. Jimmy Akiti is someone whose character is perfectly suited to teaching drumming. He is kind, calm and very helpful. I can highly recommend him to anyone who wants to have a truly special experience in Ghana.

Very personable! A very good time! A very cultural experience! Highly recommend!!!! The instructor moved at a very comfortable pace.

I had an amazing experience. Jimmy is a patient and efficient teacher. I was able to fully learn the rhythms he showed me on the drums and more than one variation of a traditional dance all in one hour. He takes his time to ensure that you understand and can do each step but also encourages you to naturally enjoy yourself, connecting with the art without being too caught up in learning. Would recommend to anyone visiting Ghana and interested in connecting deeper through culture. Thanks again for an unforgettable experience !

This was one of my favorite experiences in a trip filled with wonderful experiences. It was so fun playing the drums and dancing - and getting to move to a Ghanian rhythm. Our teacher was fun and intuitively knew the best way to approach different styles of learning. We loved it.

My husband and I enjoyed learning the African drumming and dance lessons. Will recommend to friends.

We had an amazing time with Jimmy learning about Ghana folk music and dance & drumming. Jimmy is such a great instructor and kind person that the whole family was able to appreciate Ghanaian culture. I highly recommend this experience!

We had a Wonderful time learning a choreographed dance routine as well as a full set on the drums. Our instructor was patient, knowledgeable and fun! Iwas also able to tell that he made adjustments to us based on how we were progressing. I'm so glad we did this. You can't go to Ghana and not learn the culture's dance and drumming language...and this is where you would come to do so!

We had an amazing time with the instructor. He was patient and knowledgeable, teaching us the dance and drums. He was also great at communicating and shared some interesting history about the drums and dance. Highly recommend!

Jimmy was a great teacher. He embodies the Ghanaian drum tradition and truly embraces the culture. He was also very professional!!

Talk about a super fun time to immerse yourself in Ghanaian music and drum playing. My instructors were super funny and helpful. I recommend this to all traveler's. Get out in the sun and get moving !

I had the most amazing experience drumming and dancing! Jimmy is a kind, patient and gifted teacher.I highly recommend it!

Jimmy is a fantastic teacher. He’s very patient, thorough, and a lovely person. In addition to a dance and drumming lesson, I also returned for a 1 to 1 drumming lesson.

Jimmy provided an unforgettable cultural journey that truly immersed me in the heart of African traditions! His incredible patience, meticulous attention, and genuine care made the experience exceptional. Despite my initial lack of rhythm, he had me playing the drums and dancing with confidence, all thanks to his expert guidance. As both a teacher and fitness coach, Jimmy-Jimmy ensures you're engaged and active throughout the experience. If you're eager to learn, he's the perfect mentor to elevate your understanding of Ghanaian culture. I had an absolute blast, and I highly recommend wearing comfortable clothing, as you'll be moving and grooving in the vibrant heat of Africa!