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Service offering
Sound Africa
African Drumming Workshops
Join Tobi Akiode for hands-on African drumming. Explore call and response, listen to each other and build a shared rhythm. No previous drumming experience is needed. We agree the pace and practical participation needs with your organiser.
At an agreed venue: group visits from £200 + VAT per visit
Investment from: Pricing is scoped before work starts.
Standard: 60–120 minutes; school half-day and full-day options
Typical duration: The delivery rhythm follows the service context.
In-person workshop with drums and percussion provided
Delivery format: In person, with the agreed drums and percussion provided.
Overview
African Drumming Workshops
Sound Africa brings hands-on African drumming to schools, community venues, care settings, workplace away days and cultural events in Kent and across the UK. Tobi Akiode leads call-and-response activities and shared rhythms, with drums and percussion for the agreed group. No previous drumming experience is needed. We discuss pace, sound levels, venue and practical participation needs before delivery.
African drumming workshops for early years and childminders, schools and education, community and youth groups, care and supported wellbeing, workplace teams, festivals and private events. Tobi Akiode leads every session.
Primary outcome
A shared rhythm experience that brings mixed groups into active participation, listening and momentum.
Inside the rhythm
Participation, listening and shared momentum in practice.
These nine workshop moments show Sound Africa in motion: active participation, call-and-response, close listening, costumed ensemble work and the shared momentum built across the circle. Select any image to view it at a larger size.
Best fit
This is a strong fit when
Schools & Education: Childminders, nurseries, schools, colleges and alternative provision, including SEND.
Community, Charity & Youth Groups: Community groups, charities, churches, youth clubs and holiday programmes.
Care & Supported Wellbeing: Care homes, supported living, day centres and wellbeing organisations.
Corporate & Workplace Teams: Team-building for staff away days, conferences and workplace events.
Not the right fit
Pause before booking when
Events seeking tokenistic cultural entertainment without respect for the workshop's musical and cultural context.
Venues that cannot provide suitable access, setup information or a safe environment for the agreed participants.
Bookings where safeguarding responsibilities or material participant needs are withheld from planning.
See the workshop unfold
Watch Sound Africa build shared rhythm across different settings.
Explore Sound Africa workshops for different groups: a session for young carers at Wye School; an SEN workshop, including PMLD, at St Nicholas School in Canterbury; and corporate team-building with LawnsOne. Sound Africa has also delivered workshops organised by ShivaNova at Equator Festival and World in a Tent, as well as fortnightly community African drumming workshops in Charing and Woodchurch, Ashford. Tobi Akiode leads the drumming for Sound Africa.
The films show call-and-response and shared rhythm in practice. Each workshop is planned around the group and its access needs.
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Sound Africa Workshop Film
7 videos
African Drumming Workshop - Wye School Selects
African Drumming Workshop - Wye School Selects
Sound Africa — LawnsOne Corporate Drumming Workshop
Sound Africa — LawnsOne Corporate Drumming Workshop
Sound Africa – Ensemble Call and Response
Sound Africa – Ensemble Call and Response
Sound Africa – Hand Technique Close-Up
Sound Africa – Hand Technique Close-Up
Sound Africa – Lead Drummer and Group Response
Sound Africa – Lead Drummer and Group Response
Sound Africa – Shared Rhythm Across the Circle
Sound Africa – Shared Rhythm Across the Circle
Sound Africa – Standing Participation Moment
Sound Africa – Standing Participation Moment
Planning for a school, community, team or public programme? Share the audience, location and outcome you want to create.
Workshop reviews
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All workshop settings — 2 published reviews.
★★★★★ — 5 out of 5
Festivals, Cultural & Private Events
Fun, engaging and truly participative.
Yvonne
Organiser
★★★★★ — 5 out of 5
Corporate & Workplace Teams
The workshop and Tobi were fantastic. Tobi is easy to deal with and so positive. This positivity rubs off on all those that come in contact with him.
LawnsOne Ltd
Owner
LawnsOne Ltd
Rhythm, connection and wellbeing
Bring people together through rhythm
Tobi Akiode leads an inclusive African drumming circle where people can listen, respond and take part at an agreed pace. Bring your school, care setting, community group or workplace team together through a shared musical experience, with no previous drumming experience needed.
- Shared participation and a sense of belonging
- Listening, call and response, and creative expression
- Agreed pacing, sound levels and practical access needs
A participatory arts experience for social and creative wellbeing—not clinical music therapy or a treatment service.
Pricing
Group workshops at an agreed venue
Tobi Akiode brings group workshops to an agreed venue. Fees are per visit, not per person. Share expected headcount; we confirm suitability and capacity. No minimum is stated. Venue hire is separate.
At an agreed venue: group visits from £200 + VAT per visit
Group fees are per visit; VAT treatment is shown for each offer. The local Early Years small-group rate is £200 + VAT (£240 total) for one standard 60–120-minute visit; other durations and group types use their listed rates. Optional costume-led presentation is £180 including VAT per selected occurrence. Venue hire, any longer travel, headcount, scope and availability are confirmed in the written quote.
What is included
Audience-specific workshop planning, facilitated rhythm delivery, drums/percussion for the agreed group, setup and practical coordination.
Scoped separately
Optional costume presentation: £180 including VAT per selected occurrence. Longer return journeys and venue hire are excluded and agreed separately. No automatic surcharge for access or sensory planning. Estimates do not confirm a date or booking.
£200 + VAT
Early Years Small-Group Visit
Approved fees for this offer: standard 60–120-minute visit £200, half day £300, full day £500 excluding VAT per visit. First visit full price. For 6–11 committed visits, repeat workshop fees receive 5% off; for 12+ visits, 10% off. Costume presentation and travel are not discounted.
Workshop delivery by Tobi Akiode, with agreed drums and percussion at one venue. Share one booking: four childminders contribute £60 each, or six £40 each, including VAT, subject to the agreed group capacity.
View the early years and childminders flyer
View the early years and childminders flyer
African drumming workshops with Tobi Akiode. Share this overview with your group, then use the enquiry form to discuss aims, access needs, capacity and dates. A flyer does not confirm availability or a booking.
£300 + VAT
Schools & Education - Standard Workshop
Approved fees for this offer: standard 60–120-minute visit £300, half day £375, full day £650 excluding VAT per visit. First visit full price. For 6–11 committed visits, repeat workshop fees receive 5% off; for 12+ visits, 10% off. Costume presentation and travel are not discounted.
Drums and percussion for the agreed group, a planned class timetable and workshop delivery by Tobi Akiode.
View the schools and education flyer
View the schools and education flyer
African drumming workshops with Tobi Akiode. Share this overview with your group, then use the enquiry form to discuss aims, access needs, capacity and dates. A flyer does not confirm availability or a booking.
£375 + VAT
Schools Half-Day
Approved fees for this offer: standard 60–120-minute visit £300, half day £375, full day £650 excluding VAT per visit. First visit full price. For 6–11 committed visits, repeat workshop fees receive 5% off; for 12+ visits, 10% off. Costume presentation and travel are not discounted.
Half-day school drumming workshop for agreed groups/classes.
£650 + VAT
Schools Full-Day
Approved fees for this offer: standard 60–120-minute visit £300, half day £375, full day £650 excluding VAT per visit. First visit full price. For 6–11 committed visits, repeat workshop fees receive 5% off; for 12+ visits, 10% off. Costume presentation and travel are not discounted.
Full-day school drumming workshop structure for agreed groups/classes.
£300 + VAT
Community, Charity & Youth Groups
Approved fees for this offer: standard 60–120-minute visit £300, half day £425, full day £650 excluding VAT per visit. First visit full price. For 6–11 committed visits, repeat workshop fees receive 5% off; for 12+ visits, 10% off. Costume presentation and travel are not discounted.
Drums and percussion for the agreed group and workshop delivery by Tobi Akiode in your confirmed venue.
View the community and youth groups flyer
View the community and youth groups flyer
African drumming workshops with Tobi Akiode. Share this overview with your group, then use the enquiry form to discuss aims, access needs, capacity and dates. A flyer does not confirm availability or a booking.
£250 + VAT
Care & Supported Wellbeing - Care Session
Approved fees for this offer: standard 60–120-minute visit £250, half day £375, full day £600 excluding VAT per visit. First visit full price. For 6–11 committed visits, repeat workshop fees receive 5% off; for 12+ visits, 10% off. Costume presentation and travel are not discounted.
An agreed care-session plan, drums and percussion, with participation paced alongside your support staff.
View the care homes and supported living flyer
View the care homes and supported living flyer
African drumming workshops with Tobi Akiode. Share this overview with your group, then use the enquiry form to discuss aims, access needs, capacity and dates. A flyer does not confirm availability or a booking.
£350 + VAT
Structured Sensory Participation Programme
Approved fees for this offer: standard 60–120-minute visit £350, half day £450, full day £700 excluding VAT per visit. First visit full price. For 6–11 committed visits, repeat workshop fees receive 5% off; for 12+ visits, 10% off. Costume presentation and travel are not discounted.
A specifically agreed sensory participation plan and workshop delivery by Tobi Akiode. Discuss appropriate instruments and sound levels with staff.
£550 + VAT
Enhanced Wellbeing Commission - Scope Agreed
Approved fees for this offer: standard 60–120-minute visit £550, half day £750, full day £1100 excluding VAT per visit. First visit full price. For 6–11 committed visits, repeat workshop fees receive 5% off; for 12+ visits, 10% off. Costume presentation and travel are not discounted.
Enhanced planning and workshop deliverables agreed in writing before booking. No clinical or therapeutic outcome is promised.
View the inpatient care settings flyer
View the inpatient care settings flyer
African drumming workshops with Tobi Akiode. Share this overview with your group, then use the enquiry form to discuss aims, access needs, capacity and dates. A flyer does not confirm availability or a booking.
£650 + VAT
Corporate & Workplace Team-Building
Approved fees for this offer: standard 60–120-minute visit £650, half day £950, full day £1450 excluding VAT per visit. First visit full price. For 6–11 committed visits, repeat workshop fees receive 5% off; for 12+ visits, 10% off. Costume presentation and travel are not discounted.
Facilitated call and response, ensemble participation and drums for the agreed workplace group.
View the workplace teams flyer
View the workplace teams flyer
African drumming workshops with Tobi Akiode. Share this overview with your group, then use the enquiry form to discuss aims, access needs, capacity and dates. A flyer does not confirm availability or a booking.
£350 + VAT
Festivals, Cultural & Private Events
Approved fees for this offer: standard 60–120-minute visit £350, half day £500, full day £800 excluding VAT per visit. First visit full price. For 6–11 committed visits, repeat workshop fees receive 5% off; for 12+ visits, 10% off. Costume presentation and travel are not discounted.
Participatory workshop delivery and drums for the agreed group. Event production and separate performances are outside this starting offer.
View the events and celebrations flyer
View the events and celebrations flyer
African drumming workshops with Tobi Akiode. Share this overview with your group, then use the enquiry form to discuss aims, access needs, capacity and dates. A flyer does not confirm availability or a booking.
Next step
Planning an event? Tell us your date and group.
African drumming workshops for early years and childminders, schools and education, community and youth groups, care and supported wellbeing, workplace teams, festivals and private events. Tobi Akiode leads every session.
Read the workshop planning guide.
Ready to choose a time?
Plan your African drumming workshop with Tobi
A 15-minute planning call for schools, childminders, community organisers, care settings and workplace teams. Discuss your date, venue, participant numbers and preferred session.
Pre-African Drumming Workshop Call
Choose a time for a planning conversation. This does not reserve a workshop date or confirm a price. Use the enquiry calculator if you prefer to send your brief first.