TRAVEL TO GHANA AND EXPERIENCE LIFE, DRUMMING AND A UNIQUE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE HOSTED BY DADA NII OKWABI

Join Dada Nii on the tour to Ghana, West Africa and experience the rich and diverse life of this vibrant country! Dada Nii Okwabi, a professional drummer and singer from James Town in Accra, will host your stay and introduce you to the colours, sounds and tastes of his homeland. Learn drumming rhythms and dances from West Africa, enjoy traditional Ghanaian food, experience Ghanaian customs and ceremonies and learn about local crafts such as beads, baskets and textiles. Highlights include the spectacular Ga Festival and Twins Festival in Accra and visits to the Cape Coast, Akosombo and Lake Volta regions. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in Ghanaian life and be part of a fascinating journey! Student numbers are strictly limited so book early.  For more information contact Dada Nii on 0424 551 852 or email ; dadanii@damushi.com   visit www.damushi.com to download a tour brochure for tour information including costing

The Dada Nii Experience (Australia)
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The Dada Nii Experience is high-energy dance band lead by Dada Nii Okwabi, a
dynamic singer and drummer from Ghana, West Africa. Dada Nii's powerful
stage presence has ignited audiences across Ghana, the UK and Australia.
Backed by six Latin and jazz-trained musicians, the band's glorious
harmonies, inspired sax solos and impressive five-piece rhythm section have
audiences grooving to the sounds of funk, highlife, Afrobeat and soukous,
and begging for more!

"The spirited, infectious rhythms of The Dada Nii Experience transformed our
group of toe-tappers into dance floor groovers! With their smooth harmonies
and West African percussion, the band was the highlight of our conference
dinner." Sybiz Software Pty Ltd


The Damushi Ensemble (Australia)
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The Damushi Ensemble (Australia) plays traditional, acoustic West African
drumming rhythms and songs. Dada Nii, a well-known musician in his native
country of Ghana, leads the ensemble in a variety of authentic rhythms that
depict the rich cultural life of west African communities. A variety of
percussion instruments are combined with beautiful harmonies and driving
rhythms to celebrate events such as naming, puberty and purification
ceremonies, the birth of twins, hunting, bountiful harvests and thanksgiving
to ancestors.

Each member of the band has studied drumming, dance and percussion in Ghana.
The band was formed in 2003 and has played at numerous festivals around
South Australia. Highlights have included performances at 'The Big Day Out'
in Adelaide (2005 and 2006) and 'African Journey!' at Adelaide's Festival
Theatre (2006). The band can perform as a three to nine piece ensemble.


The Damushi Ensemble (Ghana)
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The Damushi Ensemble was formed by Professor Dada Nii in 2002 in the Ga
Bukom area of Accra, the capital of Ghana. A traditional musician since the
age of eight, Dada Nii has been in the music industry for thirty two years
and has performed in Ghana, the UK and Australia with musicians and dancers
from all over Africa.

The Damushi Ensemble consists of twelve drummers, dancers and singers
(including Dada Nii), all of whom are accomplished musicians in their own
right. They perform traditional Ghanaian music, Highlife and contemporary
African styles. The ensemble regularly performs at clubs, celebrations,
festivals and occasional state events in Accra and southern Ghana. Their
largest performances have been at the annual 'Homowo' festival in Accra
(celebrated by the Ga tribe to mark the end of famine in past times) and the
biennial 'Panafest' (Pan African Festival), where they performed in 2003 and
2005. Panafest, which is designed to unite Africans on the continent and in
the diaspora, is one of the largest festivals in Ghana.

In addition to their live performances the ensemble provided backing vocals
and instrumental music for Dada Nii's most recent albums Kaawie (2001) and
Sea Never Dry (2006) and is featured in the video clips of songs from Sea
Never Dry, which are shown regularly on Ghana television.

contributed by Lia Fox

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Life is Ghana - In Ghana the food you eat, the places you visit, the people you meet and the hospitality is unique alone.

I have returned to Ghana - Accra with many students, these are not only my students but friends that breathe the same passion and admiration for a unique culture thriving with life, versatility and richness.

The drumming experience not only helps you tune into different aspects of your intuition, but disturbs the sleepy brain, drumming accesses the whole brain. The sound of drumming generates dynamic neuronal connections  in all parts of the brain.

To receive more information about the benefits of drumming, send me an email and I will send you my powerpoint about drumming therapy.

Please forward your email to:

 professordadanii@gmail.com