Maputo Mensah

Maputo was a principal member of Akrowa Cultural Performance Ensemble at the Academy of African Music and Arts in Accra, Ghana. He has trained with world renowned master drummers Moustapha Tettey Addy and Obo Addy. He has toured internationally with the Royal Ga Troupe, Obonu on Peter Gabriel’s WOMAD Festival and has collaborated with Pharaoh Sanders.

Maputo is dedicated to spreading the joy and beauty of Ghanaian culture through dance, drumming, and culture classes at all levels: university, K-12 schools, and community classes. Maputo is a master drummer and dancer who uses these and storytelling to teach about how to live and enjoy life.

For an extensive account of his performances and teaching experience, see his CV.