Theo Martey - Akwaaba Ensemble and the PEA Drummers and Dancers

Sakyi Drumming and Dance was choreographed by Theo Martey and performed with Randy Armstrong and the Phillips Exeter Academy Student at the Fisher Theater for their Spring Dance Concert on 5/26-28/2017.
Sikyi is a recreational music and dance of the youth of Ashanti. It originated in the 1920s but became very popular around Ghana’s Independence in 1957. It is performed in the vein of Kpanlogo of the Ga of Accra and Boboobo of the Northern Ewe of the Volta Region of Ghana. Sikyi is seen principally at social gatherings where the youth solely express themselves in courtship. It is flirtatious in character. Its characteristic form is the strutting and bobbing up and down and a display of theatrical elegance.

[@adamsblessing2653]

I love this video and the concept is fantastic, infact,super awesome

[@TheoMartey]

Thank you Adams!

[@adamsblessing2653]

@@TheoMartey you are welcome sir

[@sayoncamara]

Fantastic!

[@TheoMartey]

Thank you Sayon!