Educational Performances and Workshops

Looking for a fun and creative way to inspire learning?

Educational Performances

Baala Baajo offers a fantastic African cultural experience, with vibrant rhythms and lots of student involvement, for a range of age groups, from preschool to high school. A Baala Baajo performance is a fun, lively and interactive culturally diverse musical experience, which assists children to respect and value differences.

Educators receive a set of comprehensive notes with each performance. These notes include: • information about Ghana and Ghanaian culture • art and craft ideas • recipes • book and music reference list

Baala Baajo has:
• a valid Working with Children Card (Blue Card) issued by the Commission for Children, Young People and Child Guardian.
• Education Queensland approved accreditation.

Educational Resources

Baala Baajo cultural packs – a great resource to compliment a Baala Baajo workshop or performance. Visit the Baala Baajo shop to view the resource pack contents..

Early Childhood Environments

A fun filled, hands on, authentic African cultural show incorporating a variety of aspects of Ghanaian culture. Children and staff will experience music, song, dance and more.  Nii Armah’s warmth and sense of humour will uplift and inspire!

Upper Primary and High School

Baala Baajo offers a range of performance and workshop options:

• Interactive African cultural performances
• Drum, dance and singing workshops
• Drum making workshops
• Artist in residence
• Special event programs for vacation care, school festivals and special events.

“Great! Loved it! A brilliant way to incorporate world dance and music into the classroom. Finally what has been taught to students and discussed came alive for all involved. A true African cultural experience”. Teacher - Suncoast Christian College

Percussion workshop – Wavell Heights State High School “Obviously a very talented musician. It was a privilege to play with him”. Yr 12 music student “Nice guy. Great learning experience! Lots of fun! Yr 12 Music student Dance workshop – Wavell Heights State High School “I thought the class was awesome! I had so much fun. Please come again”. Yr 10 dance student

Tertiary Education

Students studying music and dance have the opportunity to experience highly engaging drum, dance and singing tutorials.

Baala Baajo also offers performances for university functions and special events.