"Akoma" comes from the Akan language, the principal language of Ghana in West Africa. It means patience, endurance, consistency, and faithfulness. To say that one has his heart in his stomach is to say that one is very tolerant.

 

The Adinkra symbol for Akoma is the "Heart"
Akoma is a multi-ethnic group that takes a new and interesting performance approach, while representing West African drum, dance and vocal styles, we do not limit our experience to Africa. We include the African American, Latin American and Caribbean Diaspora in our performances.
Vision Statement:

It is our goal to share our talents and experience in a positive and  encouraging manner, to help bring the various South Bay ethnic communities together. It is our hope that by sharing our respect for the arts and collaborating with ALL communities and ethnicities we can help promote unity. 

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to bring the rhythms of Africa to children and adults of all cultures, specifically to acknowledge the African influence on many of today's art forms. I would like to share with the South Bay communities the African links that bind our significant and vast histories, as well as promote the therapeutic rewards.

Akoma Arts is proud to announce our membership with the San Jose Multicultural Artist Guild Family SJMAG (www.sjmag.org)