Ade Jembe Fola

Ade Jembe Fola Ade Jembe Fola is a Professional Organization that offers In- School and After-School Programming in At Ade Jembe Fola we know that the children are our future.

Ade Jembe Fola is a Professional Organization that offers In- School and After-School Programming in a variety of subjects. Currently offering courses of study in Traditional West African Drumming and Dancing, Martial Arts, Chess, Business & Finance and Computer Science. All of our educational programming is designed to challenge and strengthen young minds. Our smaller class sizes also provide students with the opportunity for individualized mentoring.

05/11/2026

ADE JEMBE FOLA - African Drum & Dance coming to school near you.
BPS Community Schools Ade Jembe Fola BPS Family and Community Engagement

Full circle moments hit different… 🪘✨Over 20 years ago, Rob was one of the first people to give ADE JEMBE FOLA an opport...
05/04/2026

Full circle moments hit different… 🪘✨

Over 20 years ago, Rob was one of the first people to give ADE JEMBE FOLA an opportunity—to access youth on a larger platform and begin building something meaningful in this community. That wasn’t just a moment… that was a seed planted 🌱

Fast forward to today, standing at the Young Entrepreneurs of Color Awards at One Seneca Tower… and witnessing young leaders, innovators, and trailblazers being celebrated—it all came full circle.

This journey has never been just about programming.
It’s always been about IMPACT.

To now see youth we’ve poured into over the years grow into leaders in their own right… that’s the real reward. That’s the legacy.

Deep gratitude to Rob and his entire team for continuing to create spaces where our young people are seen, valued, and elevated.

Baba Kasumu-
“It’s not about carrying the torch… it’s about passing the baton.”

And today… we saw that baton being passed beautifully. 🏁✨

THE CIRCLE IS CALLING. 🥁👑 SHARE SHARE SHARE!!!!!This is more than a class…This is culture, connection, and community in ...
05/03/2026

THE CIRCLE IS CALLING. 🥁👑 SHARE SHARE SHARE!!!!!

This is more than a class…

This is culture, connection, and community in motion.

Experience the energy of Baba Kasumu 🇳🇬 & Youssou Lo 🇸🇳

Two powerful rhythms. One shared purpose.
🔥 Families learning together
🔥 Culture passed through rhythm
🔥 A space where everyone belongs

FREE • All Families Welcome
📍 370 Lafayette High School, Buffalo, NY
🗓 Mondays | 5:30–6:30 PM
April 13 | 20 | 27
May 4 | 11 | 18
🎯 CULMINATING PERFORMANCE – JUNE 6, 2026 | ALL HIGH STADIUM

No experience needed. Just bring your energy.

Because when families drum together… they grow together.

05/01/2026

MaryTess Wright

✨ HONORED. HUMBLED. READY. ✨Following the recent announcement by Arts Services Inc. - ASI, ADE JEMBE FOLA proudly celebr...
04/27/2026

✨ HONORED. HUMBLED. READY. ✨

Following the recent announcement by Arts Services Inc. - ASI, ADE JEMBE FOLA proudly celebrates our Executive Director, Jamil Adéwalé Kasumu, Baba Kasumu, for being selected as a member of the 2026 MEDAL (Molding Executives and Directors into Arts Leaders) Cohort.

Among a powerful group of arts leaders from across Western New York, Baba Kasumu represents a voice rooted in culture, community, and legacy. As the Founder and Executive Director of ADE JEMBE FOLA, his work has centered on preserving traditional African drum and dance while building leadership, discipline, and confidence in youth throughout Buffalo.

This moment reflects years of dedication to creating spaces where young people feel seen, empowered, and connected to their heritage and where the arts are used as a tool for transformation and unity.

Being selected for MEDAL is not just recognition of leadership it is an investment in the future of culturally grounded arts in our community.

As Baba Kasumu joins this dynamic cohort, ADE JEMBE FOLA looks forward to continued growth, deeper partnerships, and expanding our impact across Western New York.

The circle is growing… and the rhythm continues. 🥁👑

04/26/2026

🔥🪘 BUFFALO SHOWED UP DIFFERENT TODAY! 🪘🔥

Energy. Culture. Excellence.

ADE JEMBE FOLA had the honor of opening the Youth Entrepreneurs of Color Awards at One Seneca Tower… and when I tell you the building felt it — I mean it 🔥

From the first drumbeat in the lobby…
To the powerful procession through the aisles…
To the final moment on stage…

✨ The atmosphere shifted. ✨

This wasn’t just a performance.
This was a celebration of young Black and Brown brilliance, leadership, and vision for the future.

To our youth performers — you didn’t just play… you commanded the room.
To the young entrepreneurs — keep building, keep dreaming, keep leading. The city is watching 👑

Iron sharpens iron.
And today… Buffalo got sharper 💯

🔥

Awesome work youth!! You represented well!
04/26/2026

Awesome work youth!! You represented well!

04/18/2026

Let’s have to today, ADE JEMBE FOLA @ Lafayette HS, Saturday Academy 10am-12.

04/14/2026

🥁✨ This is what family feels like.

From our drum circle to new friends from Big Sister—
everyone stepped in, picked up a rhythm, and became part of the story ❤️

No experience needed.
No barriers.
Just joy, connection, and culture in motion.

Because when the drum calls…
EVERYONE belongs in the circle 🌍🔥

Tag someone you’d bring to the next drum circle 👇🏾






BPS Community Schools
BPS Family and Community Engagement

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186 East North Street
Buffalo, NY
14204

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Tuesday 6pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 6pm - 8:30pm

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