Sheimawu Abubakari

Sheimawu Abubakari is a master dancer from the West African nation of Ghana. Born and raised by a traditional drumming and dancing family, Sheimawu has worked throughout Africa both independently and with some of Ghana’s performance groups such as the Ghana Dance Ensemble, and the Center for National Culture Dance Troupe. Sheimawu was a dance leader of her Mother Group,Tahma Cultural Troupe.

Headshot: Awal Alhassan, 2022