Friends of Joda - Afrikan Dance South of the Sahara

Friends of Joda - Afrikan Dance South of the Sahara Mr. Adetunji Joda, founder, Master Drummer and Choreographer is from the country of Nigeria. Baba Joda works from the bottom of the drum rhythms of his homeland.

The dances and drumming performed largely reflect the language and culture of the Yoruba people in the country of Nigeria. Baba Adetunji Joda, came to America in 1958 and moved to Denver, Colorado in 1971 from New York. While in New York, he appeared with various groups such as the Dinizulu Dance Group, Egbe Omo Nago Dance Troupe, Ilori Dance Group, Mongo Santamaria, Ajass Repertoire, and most not

able, Olatunji and His Drums of Passion. During his appearance with those groups, he traveled throughout the Eastern portions of the United States, appearing in schools, colleges, universities and theaters. Baba Joda has danced with Pearl Primus and is a student and longtime friend of Baba Olatunji and His Drums of Passion. Baba Joda has appeared at the United Nations on two different occasions, one as a tribute to the late Dag Hammerskjord and Heinrich Weischioff and again at the Fourteenth Anniversary of the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. He was also a guest star at the 1965 New York Words Fair, at the Hall of Education. Baba Joda has been gracing Colorado with his calm, quiet drum power for the past 30 years. Baba Joda’s drum work has projected a strong African dance and drum culture and community in Colorado. Baba Joda is the foundation of African dance, chant and drum in Colorado. He is the bottom line of the history of the communication of African culture in Colorado.Baba Joda was hired by Cleo Parker Robinson to teach their first African Dance classes. During his 30 years of teaching in Colorado, Baba Joda created four major African dance companies, either as founder or artistic director, including, Ajose, Irepo, Sankofa, and Joda and Friends – African Dance South of the Sahara.

12/05/2025
10/28/2024

Hello all! This is Jawana. We will be celebrating Ron Hurley's life as he has recently gone to Glory! Services will be November 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM through Pipkin Mortuary. Please come if you are available to honor our Master Musician. In the meantime, If you have pictures you'd to share they can be sent to his daughter, Dawnae, at 720-434-5040. Modupe!

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10/19/2024

RIP Ron Hurley!

HABARI GANI??? Hello all and happy holidays! It is Kwanzaa time and Friends of Joda Afrikan ensemble has a ton of family...
12/22/2023

HABARI GANI??? Hello all and happy holidays! It is Kwanzaa time and Friends of Joda Afrikan ensemble has a ton of family events in store for this holiday season.

Tuesday Dec 26:(Umoja) Ford Warren Branch Library (2825 High St, 80205)
4:00-5:00pm

Wednesday Dec 27:(Kujichagulia) Virginia Village Branch Library (1500 S. Dahlia St, 80222) 12:00-1:30pm

Thursday Dec 28:(Ujima) Blair-Caldwell Branch Library (2401 Welton St)
12:00- 1:00 pm

Friday Dec 29:(Ujimaa) Park Hill Branch Library (4705 Montview Blvd, 80207) 3:30- 4:30pm

Saturday Dec 30:(Nia) Green Valley Ranch Library(4856 N.
Andes Ct) 2:00- 3:00pm

SEE YOU THERE!!!!!

🚨🚨COME ONE, COME ALL🚨🚨Please join us for the virtual 2022 Kwanzaa celebration. Follow this link for registration and det...
12/18/2022

🚨🚨COME ONE, COME ALL🚨🚨

Please join us for the virtual 2022 Kwanzaa celebration. Follow this link for registration and details.
denverlibrary.org/celebratekwanzaa

Happy Heavenly Born day Baba🙏🏾🤲🏽
09/30/2022

Happy Heavenly Born day Baba🙏🏾🤲🏽

Please join us for the virtual 2021 Kwanzaa celebration. Follow this link for registration. https://denlib.org/kwanzaa
12/23/2021

Please join us for the virtual 2021 Kwanzaa celebration. Follow this link for registration.
https://denlib.org/kwanzaa

Colorado Blacks Arts Festival …7/9,10,&11‼️. JODA Village
07/05/2021

Colorado Blacks Arts Festival …7/9,10,&11‼️. JODA Village

Habari Gani? It is Kwanzaa time again!!!! Come take part in a virtual, cross-cultural experience highlighting the princ...
12/25/2020

Habari Gani? It is Kwanzaa time again!!!! Come take part in a virtual, cross-cultural experience highlighting the principles of Kwanzaa with local artists and guest host, Jawana Norris, and more special guests!

Due to COVID-19, Kwanzaa celebrations will be virtual. Register for the Zoom celebration here!!!!! See you there!!!

Kwanzaa is a celebration that honors the African first fruits harvest tradition. Take part in a festive cross-cultural virtual experience highlighting the principle of Umoja (Unity). The program will feature Jawana Norris who will welcome us into the space and provide an introduction to Kwanzaa and....

Happy heavenly born day BABA Joda✨ Happy Independence Day, Nigeria🥳
10/02/2020

Happy heavenly born day BABA Joda✨ Happy Independence Day, Nigeria🥳

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