International Children’s Day in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2024 was held on Saturday, September 21 from 11 AM–3 PM at Burnet Woods. The event celebrated the children of the world and the cultures and heritages of Cincinnati’s friends and neighbors from around the world. And a big shout out to Bi-Okoto’s participating Okere … Maya, Bethel, Krislyn and […]
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Watching them express their enthusiasm is always a joy for us They meet every Thursday after school to learn and express… This was around 6.30pm. 30 minutes after rehearsal ended. They do not always want to leave. Parents stand by and watch their kids: phones out with smiles to catch the moment.
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In sync. Listening skills/selective attention and control are developed.
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Agbekor (agbekÉ”) is a type of music and a style of dance by the West African peoples of Ewe and Fon. It is an ancient dance once known as Atamga, Ga meaning ‘great’, Atam meaning ‘oath’. It is now performed by the people of Dzogadze, a farming community near Akatsi in the Southern part of the Volta Region of Ghana. It is characterized
Yeye (Miss Funmi) teaching the kids a Ewe Song Read More »
Jada participated in our Okoto Kekere (Kid’s Program) for many years. She attended several years of summer camp and performed West African dancing and drumming in community events. And she even learned some of the Yoruba language which was useful on her recent trip to Ghana. Check out the testimonial of her mom Camilla! “Shout
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Every Saturday morning at 11AM! This cut is special because the kids joined us to dance along with the drumming!
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Bi-Okoto will be hosting Cincinnati Citywide Kwanzaa celebration on December 26th. Mark your calendars! There will be lots of celebrations and performances. One of them will be the Bi-Okoto children performers … aka “Okoto Kekera”. And they are already practicing under the direction of Baba Kamau. Check it out!
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Who else noticed the smooth transition? “Not only does a culture built upon teamwork build cohesion and efficiency, but it also fosters innovation.” “A successful teamwork culture fosters diversity of thought, a can-do attitude and creativity, strengthening problem-solving and helping make better decisions,” Join us every Saturday for : West African Children’s drum and dance
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