JUMPforJOY
Sounds of Africa
Dance & Drum Music Festival
JUMPforJOY Africa was created in loving memory of Diene Sagna's mum, Yaye Dib, who was a professional dancer and an inspiration to her son and family. Yaye Dib sadly passed away in 2009 and the 1st JUMPforJOY Africa event launched in London, UK in 2011.
2026 JUMPforJOY (12th Edition) will take place in Bonn, the hometown of Founder Diene Sagna.
We bring together world-class masters of dancers and drummers to share 2 days intensive celebrating of West African music and dance
Workshops
Sabar, Djembe
Live Drumming and many Guest Teachers
Venue:
Kulturzentrum Hardtberg
More Information to be announced!
Don't miss out on this energy!!! Waaw Waaw!!
Words of Musical Director Diene Sagna
"JUMPforJOY means to exhale happiness, fun and energy. It is a celebration of my mom's life and also the hard work of my students celebrating West African Art and Culture."
