Ahovissi and Hwendo Credentials

Charles Ahovissi

Charles is a professional dancer, drummer, choreographer, costume designer and tailor. He is also artistic director of African Culture Connection, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Charles currently teaches African dance and music at the University of Nebraska-Omaha every Friday from 6-8 p.m. as well as on Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. in the H.P.E.R. Building, Room 231. There is a $10 drop in fee and public is welcome to attend.

Since 1986, Charles has toured throughout Africa, Europe, Asia and the United States as a member of the Ballet National of Benin performing and teaching traditional African dance and drumming. He is an American citizen based in Omaha, Nebraska.

Hwendo
Charles performs with Hwendo – a variety of master drummers, dancers and a storyteller. Their repertoire includes a wide variety of dance which encompass the 3 types of traditional African dance – sacred, royal and popular as well as drumming and storytelling. Charles' and Hwendo's goal in his native language Fon, is "Hwendo" or "Our origin and culture will not disappear." By sharing this culture with others it keeps it alive. They want to foster a better understanding of Africa’s diverse and beautiful cultures by sharing their knowledge, love of Africa, and its fascinating culture with Americans through traditional dancing, drumming and singing.

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