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Ijo Ugo to perform at Bi-Okoto to Celebrate Black History Month

Ijo Ugo Performing Arts invites you to join as we celebrate Black History Month! Theme: Our Heritage Featuring: Drum Circle, Gyration, African Market Place and More. Date: Feb 16th, 2024 Time: 5pm Doors open at 4:00pm Venue: Bi-Okoto Cultural Center 5601 Montgomery Road Every Day is Black History Let’s Celebrate our Black Culture!

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African Proverb

“The words of the elders become sweet someday” – Malawian Proverb. The words and advice of the elderly should be respected and appreciated, as they may provide valuable insight and guidance that become more appreciated with time. The elderly are full of wisdom and experience that come with age. 

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Bi-Okoto goes to Cincinnati Waldorf School

Seventh graders are studying African geography including an introduction to physical geography, climates, and cultures. As part of this study, the class has been working with @biokoto to learn some traditional drumming and dance from West African nations like Ghana and Nigeria. Bi-Okoto is dedicated to sharing the rich cultural history of Africa through the

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Uniting Voice of Chicago Visits Bi-Okoto

Uniting Voices Chicago (formerly Chicago Children’s Choir) inspires and unites youth from diverse backgrounds to become global leaders through music. Founded in 1956 by Rev. Christopher Moore as the Children’s Chorus of the First Unitarian Church of Chicago in direct response to the Civil Rights Movement, Uniting Voices Chicago (formerly Chicago Children’s Choir) is rooted

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