(L. to R.) Okoe Ardyfio and Simon Annoh from Ghana at Scoil Naomh Lorcáin

Okoe Ardyfio and Simon Annoh from Ghana with David Day of Jabbajabbajembe at Scoil Naomh Lorcáin

Traditional African Dance

Okoe Ardyfio from Ghana, West Africa with Sixth

Class pupils

Okoe Ardyfio puts pupils from Fifth and Sixth Classes through their paces at Scoil Naomh Lorcáin

It’s quite simple really!

Okoe Ardyfio and Simon Annoh get Fifth and Sixth Class pupils into the African swing!

Okoe Ardyfio comes from the village of Avenor, which is the birthplace of some of Ghana’s most well known traditional

musicians, most notably Mustapha Tettey Addy.

‘Now you’re sucking diesel’ Okoe style that is!

David Day of Jabbajabbajembe teaches rhythm

persussion to Infant Class at Scoil Naomh

Lorcáin

Drum circles allow the pupils to develop their potential for musical expression in a supervised, structured and

creative environment.

Pupils from Infants and First Class explore rhythms from Africa, the Middle East and around the world on a range of percussion

instruments.

Drum circles allow children learn and play rhythms in a fun, relaxed, non-competitive environment while

enjoying creative music making.

The use of rhythm games, improvisation and body percussion and movement develops coordination,

concentration and also reduces mental stress.

Children gain an increased sense of self-worth through personal accomplishment.

Infants and First Class get in on the act!

Okoe Ardyfio teaches African dance movement to pupils from Second to Fourth Class

This is great fun – Okoe never seems to tire!

African cultural exchange under an Irish sky at Scoil Naomh Lorcáin!

Eat your heart out - Afro-Hiberno River Dance!

Okoe and David fancy their World Cup Soccer skills – Brian Kerr’s undiscovered new heroes!

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