Liwanda Africa!

Ages: Grades K‑12
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Performer from Africa Oyé performance, wearing a colourful outfit and smiling holding drumsticks in the air

C’est la fête et vous êtes invité !

Découvrons l’Afrique ! Liwanda Africa propose des contes, de la musique, des chansons et des danses d’Afrique de l’Ouest, d’Afrique centrale, d’Afrique de l’Est et d’Afrique australe. Venez découvrir les rythmes de l’Afrique avec la Reine Tantine Jacky et ses talentueux amis. Dans ce spectacle, la participation du public est requise pour aider un groupe d’amis à voyager dans plusieurs pays d’Afrique, où nous rencontrons des personnages emblématiques de nombreux contes populaires traditionnels. Mais notre voyage d’amitié ne peut se faire sans l’aide de tous nos amis du village ! Alors soyez prêts à taper des mains, chanter, danser et vous encourager les uns les autres pour traverser l’Afrique.

Get ready for an adventure through Africa! In Liwanda Africa, Queen Auntie Jacky and her talented friends bring the vibrant rhythms, songs, and dances from West, Central, East, and Southern Africa to life. This energetic performance will sweep you into the heart of African cultures, where you’ll meet legendary characters from traditional folktales. But the journey can’t happen without you! Clap, sing, dance, and cheer as we come together as a village to explore Africa’s rich traditions in this unforgettable, interactive experience! Watch a video below!

Performers: Jacky Essombe and friends

Country of Origin: BC / Canada and several African countries representing West, Central, East and Southern Africa.

Genre: Music/Dance/Storytelling

Show length: 50 minutes

Ages: Grades K‑12

Curriculum Connections:

Kindergarten | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12

Venue: Performance Works,
1218 Cartwright St,
Vancouver, BC

TICKET INFORMATION

FOR SCHOOLS:

  • $12+GST /ticket for one show
  • $11+GST/ticket for two shows

Show times & Tickets

In person

Wednesday, May 28  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:20 AM en Français  Q&A Get tickets 
12:30 – 1:20 PM en Français  Get tickets 
Thursday, May 29  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:20 AM en Français  Q&A Get tickets 
12:30 – 1:20 PM en Français  Get tickets 

Show highlights

Rave Reviews

We loved the performance!!! It was well structured, energetic, informative, interactive and so joyful.

Festival Participant 

We absolutely LOVED the performance. Jacky and her musicians were extremely entertaining and responded to and interacted with the students extremely well.

Michael A., Teacher 

Jacky and her team were sensational!! Their combination of a fantastic sense of humour, awesome musical ability and outstanding teaching skills gave our entire school a day they won’t soon forget.

BC Educator