About Us

Founding Director, Master Drummer: David Etse Nyadedzor
David Etse Nyadedzor
An experienced Ghanaian Traditional Drummer with expertise in many areas of African music and dance. David studied drumming at the Folkloric Selamta – Center for National Culture, Accra, Ghana. His studies included Ghanaian and other African drumming techniques resulting in a repertoire of Ghanaian, Togolese, Nigerian, Guinean, Senegalese, Zimbabwean, and South African dances. In the Syracuse area, he has presented clinics and master classes at universities and schools such as Syracuse University; Onondaga Community College; Hamilton College. Currently in the Syracuse City Schools, David instructs for the Syracuse University’s “Say Yes to Education” Program. For Booking Information email: akumaentertainment@yahoo.com