Bi-Okoto creates performances and educational experiences to help audiences of all ages and backgrounds engage and bridge cultural gaps. They use authentic African culture-based theatre, music, drums, dances, cooking, languages, and clothing to accomplish that. Their B-FIT classes are offered at the center on a weekly basis. Kids can participate in cultural and character-building activities […]
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Bi-Okoto offers drum and dance classes every Saturday!
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This is rehersal of our opening showcase song. Featuring the talented Maya!
E Sin mi d’Africa Read More »
Want to instill new skills and confidence in your kids? Enroll them in Bi-Okoto’s Okoto Kekere program where they can learn West African drumming and dancing skills. This event was at the Kenton County public library earlier this year.
Drummers, Singers and one conducter supreme. You’ll never hear a better rendition of the alphabet than this one!
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Even though summer camp is over, our kid’s program continues. The program is called “Okoto Kekere” and all kids of all ages are welcome. Practices are Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning. Here are 2 of our rising stars. Bethel and Kryslyn!
The Beat Goes On! Read More »
Bi-Okoto summer camp rehersal of “Buga” by Kizz Daniel, a Nigerian singer/songwriter. Does it look like these kids are having fun? Showing their creativity? Loving this day in camp?
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This is a rehersal of the poem “Africa, my Africa” by David Diop, a French West African poet know for his condemnation of colonialism and detest of colonial rule. The Bi-Okoto kids did a great job interpreting and presenting his great work.
Bi-Okoto 2023 Summer Camp Showcase Rehersal of Spoken Word Poetry Read More »
Check out our visit to Amazon! We had a blast. And thanks to the KCVG Committee for the positive feedback! Dear Staff, Educators & Students at Bi-Okoto, We thank you very much for your performance at the Amazon Labor Union Family Day! Everyone said it was a highlight of the entire event. We are so
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