Asadata Dafora (1890-1965) was one of the most influential pioneers of introducing West African culture to the dance world in the U.S. Born and raised in Sierra Leone, Dafora was exposed to music and dance at an early age and went on to study and perform with multiple productions. In 1929 Dafora moved to New York and eventually started the West African dance group Shogola Oloba which based themselves on authentic drum rhythms, costumes and songs. He became an integral part of many dance organiza
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