AFRICAN SHOWBOYZ (CANCELLED)

Music • Folk

World Premiere

From the bush of Africa, Napoleon, Joseph, Issac, Mosses and JJ Sabbah emerge. The African Showboyz hail from Binaba, a tiny village in the northeast region of Ghana, West Africa. This tribal quintet is a unique blend and remarkable experience of African Drum, Dance, Magic and adrenaline. In Binaba, the drum is a cultural symbol in child naming, marriage and funeral ceremonies, as well as festivities marking the planting and harvesting of crops. Dance is a story told. In Binaba, there is no electricity, nor an opportunity for education, but through sheer determination and an intense respect for humanity; the African Showboyz have bridged borders; mesmerizing and enchanting audiences throughout Africa, Europe, Middle East, USA, Canada, Australia and most recently Adelaide fringe festival.

Presented by: napopleon sabbah

The Sabbah Brothers formed the African Showboyz Cultural group. born and raised in Binaba, a small village in the north east region of Ghana, the Band has over the past years been creating waves with their unique northern Ghanaian Drums and Stringed Instruments alongside vibrant rhythms. they have performed with a number of internationally acclaimed stars, including Stevie Wonder, Karl Denson, Babatunde Oluntunji, Mickey Hart Band, Burning Spears, Alpha Blondy and most recently in Australia with Beninese Star Angelique Kidjo. The group which has also toured Canada, Mexico, Australia, Germany, France, Switzerland, Thailand and others was featured in the “Giant Leap” with Six albums to its credit,

There will be a magic performance which includes fire eating and eating of bottles, no one should attempt trying this at home or anywhere.