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About Afrique Sogue
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Afrique Sogue is a West African percussion and dance company rooted in Manding traditions of Guinea and the greater West African region. The name Afrique Sogue translates to “The Sun of Africa,” reflecting the life force, resilience, and shared cultural memory carried through rhythm and movement.
Our Mission
Afrique Sogue’s mission is to preserve and transmit West African drumming and dance traditions while fostering cultural understanding, creative expression, and community connection through the performing arts
Cultural Roots
Afrique Sogue draws from the Manding cultural heritage, where rhythm is a form of history, movement is memory, and music is a shared language. Through drum and dance, the company carries forward ancestral knowledge, storytelling, and values that emphasize unity, resilience, and collective identity.
Artistic Leadership
Mohamed Lamine Bangoura is a master percussionist, dancer, and cultural educator from Guinea, West Africa. He has dedicated his life to studying, performing, and teaching West African music and dance across Africa and the United States. His leadership emphasizes authenticity, cultural respect, and accessibility, creating spaces where tradition is honored and community is centered