ABOUT US

Ayubu (meaning perseverance) Kamau (meaning quiet warrior)

OUR GOAL
Character Building through Cultural Awareness. Providing intercultural and educational programs that build character and nurtures the love for learning and living to ones fullest potential.

Our culturally enriched programs, performances and presentations teach positive aspects of history, language and culture while promoting pride, self respect, confidence and a love for learning amongst children and adults. We conduct  classroom residencies and interactive presentations incorporating music, math, science social studies and world history.  We work with churches, schools and organizations to help plan and enhance educational and social relationship goals and objectives.
 

Iya ILe Obosum Adua is the total sum her name
defines, “mother of the house”, a loving wife and
a source of inspiration to everyone who knows her.

 Iya ILe is a

•·Business owner of DC Salon
•·Organizer for African centered after-School and 
  summer camp programs
•·Founder and program director of the Ayubu
  Kamau Kings and Queens African Drum and
  Dance School
•·Dance Instructor and Choreographer for the
  Ayubu Kamau Sacred Afrikan Drum and Dance
  Society and Dance School.
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Iya Ile successfully completed her Adult Rite of Passage Program from the International Institute of Afrikan Studies and Knowledge, Inc., and conducts rite of passage programs for young girls entering into womanhood.
 
Iya Ile gained her credentials and blessings to become a dance instructor from Baba Ayubu Kamau before his passing in September 1995 and will continue to dance and teach as long as the Creator allows.  Ase.
                  

Baba began playing drums at the age of six, under the teachings of his uncle Shams D. Abdul Sabur, during the Afro-Cuban arts movement of the 1960's in New York. 

Communication with the drum was extended to the pursuit of a masters degree in  Computer Science and Project Management. Over the past 25 years Baba worked as a Sr. Project Manager, a Executive Support Manager and Sr. Consultant for Xerox and Sprint Corporation.
 

Baba Kwasi leads by example through teaching, consulting, performing and providing motivational lectures and storytelling dealing with history, heritage, culture and the science of communication through music, language, sound and vibrations.
 
Baba Kwasi served as a folklorist with the city of Dallas neighborhood touring program and served as a board member with the Dallas-Ft.Worth International Community Alliance. Baba Kwasi has appeared on various TV and cable programs,  a frequent guest on the Houston based Pan African Journal radio broadcast.  Baba has published a variety of articles and editorials.  He also conducts diversity and cultural awareness programs for corporations, churches, organizations and schools throughout the U.S.A.

For information call 817-640-1716   Email: babakwasi@seemeonline.com