Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Ronald K. Brown’s The Call. Photo by Paul Kolnik

UPCOMING EVENTS

ASASE YAA IN THE NEWS

ASASE YAA’S SIZZLING SUMMER 2025

ASASE YAA’S SIZZLING SUMMER 2025

This summer, the Asase Yaa Cultural Foundation sparked creativity and connection through youth performances, a finale recital honoring Black dance, and a vibrant Children’s Summer Arts Camp featuring an original play inspired by Ghanaian folklore. Our participation in St. Maarten’s Emancipation Day and Brooklyn’s African Arts Festival further celebrated heritage and resilience, making the season unforgettable.

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Dreams in Action Gala: A Night of African Excellence

Dreams in Action Gala: A Night of African Excellence

Dreams In Action was an evening filled with African-Inspired gourmet dining, live entertainment, inspiring art installations, performances and dance party featuring DJ Spinna. Lear more about the night, including our honorees: Atiba Edwards, Cheryl Todmann, Malik Yoba, and NYC First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright.

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ABOUT “THE CALL”

The Call

Learn more about The Call, featuring The Love from Asase Yaa Entertainment Group’s album “Drum Love.”

ASASE YAA MEDIA, BIO + DOWNLOADS

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GENERAL USE PHOTOS

Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater live ensemble performance. Photo Credit: Rachel Neville

Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater 2019, cast for “Drum Love” production. Photo Credit: Hemamset Angaza

Asase Yaa School of the Arts student performance. Photo Credit: Stella Magloire

Asase Yaa Children’s Summer Art Camp for youth. Photo Credit: Asase Yaa School of the Arts

Scenes from DRUM LOVE / Photo credit: Solwazi Afi Olusola

APPROVED VIDEO

FOUNDATION INFORMATION + EXECUTIVE IMAGES

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KOFI OSEI WILLIAMS

Executive Director

Rubie Inez Williams

Director of Operations

Yao Ababio

Founder & Artistic Director

Zakiya Harris

Artistic Director,
School of the Arts