Out of Africa

Out of Africa

29th December 2017

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PUPILS banged the drum for learning in an initiative designed to broaden their horizons to the continent of Africa.

Cultural expert Butshilo Nleyo brought a taste of Africa through rhythm and song to pupils at Marchbank Academy, Darlington.

The performer spent the day with Year 5 and 6 pupils teaching them traditional songs and beats before staging a performance of what they had learned about the Benin culture.

Teacher Chris Pressdee-Rudd said: “We have been looking at West Africa as a topic, particularly the ancient kingdom of Benin.

“The workshop was the perfect way to enrich these studies with singing, drumming and dancing and all the pupils had a fantastic time, which I am sure they will always remember.” 

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