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Adwoa Badoe

Author/Performer

136 - 74 Janefield Avenue
Guelph, Ontario
N1G 2L6
Phone: 519-766-9240
Email: adwoa@afroculture.com
Web: www.afroculture.com/BlackHistory.html

Born: Ghana, 29th October 1962
Family: Husband Fule, kids : Wynne, Matthew, Stephanie

Biography

Adwoa Badoe of Guelph, Ontario was born and raised in Ghana, West Africa. She is the author of several childrenís books including the Pot of Wisdom: Ananse stories, Nanaís Cold Days, Crabs for Dinner and the Queenís New Shoes. She is a vibrant storyteller who employs interactive songs, chants and rhythm in her telling of African stories. Accompanied by drummer FulÈ, she teaches and performs African Dance through Readers and Rhythms and the Jiwani African Dance and Drum performers. She mixes her natural talent for storytelling with dance, play and rhythm programs for children. It is her hope that she can increase an awareness of black history and culture through the exciting cultural arts of Africa. Find out more at www.afroculture.com

Published Works

Radio Rescue: (Macmillan Edu.)Macmillan Publishing; 2003
Nana's Cold Days: Groundwood Books; 2002
The Pot of Wisdom: Ananse stories; Groundwood Books 2001
Street Girls: Smart Line(Ghana Ltd) 2001
The Queen's New Shoes: Women'S Press;1998
Crabs for Dinner: Sister Vision Press; 1995

Recorded Works

The Dance of the Elifons: Silent Fanfare; 1998

Performances

Jiwani: 2004 African Dance and Drum performance, Guelph
Once Upon an African Village: 2004; Schools in Ontario (Black History)
The Pot Of Wisdom :2004;Toronto Storytelling Festival
The River Bride:2004 Guelph
African Dance Drama, Bida Dragon: 2003: Montreal Storytelling Festival

Available For

School And Library Visits: Story Telling; Author Readings
Schools: Mutidisciplinary Black History Performances And Workshops(Drumming , Dance, Stories, Songs
School And Community Workshops: African Dance And Drumming


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