Akayaa Atule
Dance Lecturer
SDSU
Primary Email: [email protected]
Bio
Drenched in the sun-bright rhythms of Africa, singer and drummer Akayaa Atule brings her own flavor of Ghanaian Highlife music to San Diego. Akayaa is a native of the Frafra tribe, in the Upper East Region of Ghana. The daughter of a master drummer, she learned how to dance and drum almost as soon as she learned how to walk. As a young woman in 1980, Akayaa attended the Performing Arts School of Ghana, where she earned a degree in music and dance. She also furthered her study with the talking drum and traditional dances.
Akayaa first came to California in the late 80’s, bringing with her the music and dance traditions of the Frafra tribe. As a teacher and performer, Akayaa has shared these traditions with people of all ages throughout California.
She is currently a dance instructor at San Diego State University, City College, several elementary schools in San Diego through San Diego Arts Connection. In addition Akayaa is the founder of Bolga Zohdoomah. A High Life music and Dance Band, and also conducts private dance and drumming workshops.