KOKOMA
AFRICAN HERITAGE DANCE
& DRUM ENSEMBLE

Kokoma African Heritage Ensemble is a Vancouver based African dance and drum performance company. Founded by MaObong Oku from Nigeria The main purpose and journey of Kokoma is to renew and sustained ancient rhythms and dances of Africa and share it through performances and educational presentations, promoting cultural awareness, greater understanding and appreciation for the sacred African culture to a wide range of audiences around the world.

The company is made up of daughters and sons of the African Heritage but has also welcomed every other heritage to its community. Every Artist is groomed to show case their Artistic Passion, talent and abilities to the  audience through the high-energy and interactive performances.  They excite the audience's eyes, engage their spirits and energize their souls.
The dance choreography combines the traditional dance movements and drumming interpreting old traditional themes and subject matter from the Efik, Ibibio and Anang tribes of the Niger Delta of Nigeria. The repertoire is rich with various mythos-poetical and mythological imageries, spiritual metaphors and symbolism of the coastal people of Nigeria.  The ensemble also presents traditional dance and drumming from other parts of West Africa.

Kokoma African Heritage Ensemble has performed all over Canada for the past twelve years displaying wisdom and dignity in their performances as they captivate audiences with their exhilarating and passionate presentations.