Ghanaian instrumentalist William Yirenkyi Fianko is scheduled to receive an award at the Africa Drums International Festival on November 24, 2022 at the Hampton Conference Centre in Maryland.
The young man who is very good with traditional music instruments such as fontomfrom , Atumpan, asonko, goje and others will be honoured for his talent.
Mr. Fianko learned how to play these music instruments from his late grandfather at a tender age of 12 years.
He has played at several festivals like Odwira festival , Ohum festival and others.
He is expected to receive a citation and plaque for his dedication to traditional music and love for the local instruments.
As part of the thanks giving celebrations in the USA, Africans will also be celebrating their culture , tradition and music during the African Drums Festival from November 24th to 25th, 2022.
