Live Entertainment at Darlington Community Markets

Baala Baajo - African Drum and Dance
Market goers will have the pleasure of being entertained by Nii Armah while they browse through our many and varied market stalls. 

Baala Baajo is the inspiration of accomplished professional Ghanaian singer, dancer and musician, Nii Armah.  A sensitive teacher and a dynamic performer, Nii Armah has a true passion for the music and culture of his native Ghana.  He is committed to sharing an understanding of diversity and empowerment through African drumming and dancing.  THis commitment inspired Nii Armah to create Baala Baajo, which means 'come Sing, come Dance' in his native Ga language.

Well known for his energy, exuberance and musical talent Nii Armah has travelled nationally and internationally, performing and teaching African arts and culture to diverse groups of all ages.  He has taught drum and dance in a range of settings and has facilitated many team building workshops.  His performance repertoire is extensive and includes many high profile festivals, government and private functions. Additionally, thousands of students of all ages have also thoroughly enjoyed his interactive performances and workshops. 
Baala Baajo specialises in traditional African drumming, dancing and singing, offering a range of performance and workshop options including corporate workshops, performances for all occasions and drum and dance workhops for a diverse range of groups just to name a few.

Join Nii Armah at the Darlington Markets to experience the power and joy of African drum and dance! Nii Armah will provide entertainment on the day and his CD, along with a range of Ghanaian percussion instruments and educational resources will be available. More information about Nii Armah and Baala Baajo can be found at http://www.baalabaajo.biz/
Dynamic, captivating, passionate, vibrant and energising

Ghanalicious – A Taste of Africa

Ghanalicious uses ingredients commonly found in Ghanaian to create delicious meals, snacks and desserts. Certified organic ingredients are used wherever possible. Some of the ingredients used in the desserts and snacks include coconut and coconut oil, chocolate, plantain, banana, avocado, orange, lime, ginger, chilli, sunflower seeds, peanuts and cashews.

Ghanalicious is a relatively newly conceived idea and the concept was launched this year at Baala Baajo events in Port Macquarie and the Glass House Mountains. There is an ever expanding range of new delights being created.

Below are some of the products you can sample at the Darlington Community Markets.

• Choc avocado delight – a vegan, raw plant food dessert
• Crunchy coconut, choc slice – vegan, raw food
• Yummy biscuits – choc orange, lime and ginger, choc coconut, lime and coconut, cashew
• Chocolate banana bread