Agyei Keita-Edwards

Agyei Keita-Edwards is a professional drummer and percussionist who made his debut as a performer at the age of three. With a rich history of performances at venues such as the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Millennium Stage of the Kennedy Center, he has collaborated with celebrated artists like Sheila E. In 2021, as a choreographer, dancer, and drummer, Keita-Edwards performed with Busta Rhymes for the MTV Video Music Awards. He has worked in West African percussion for more than 20 years and is a sought-after artist, performing nationally and internationally, including as a guest artist with Step Afrika!. Keita-Edwards serves as Musical Director of Farafina Kan Percussion Ensemble and is known for his spiritually grounded approach to music. His motto is, “Do it with excellence or don’t do it at all,” a level of dedication he brings to every performance.