Performance

Masa-Senekela, the cultivating King

Languages

English, French Immersion

Discipline

Dance, Drama, Music

Availability

In-Person

Number of participants

400

Themes

African Culture, Black Legacy

Age

Children ages 5 - 11, Children ages 12 - 18, Seniors, Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

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About this program

Ottawa-Gatineau Feb. 2 – 6 & Feb. 9 – 13 2026: Students will take a journey to West Africa and hear the story of Masa-Senekela, a farmer-king who is worried about the future of his people. Masa-Senekela creates dances, songs and music to encourage the new generation to start working towards a brighter future.

Curriculum Links

African culture, dance, geography, language, movement, music, rhythm, storytelling, teamwork and community building.

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Pricing

In person only 

Available Feb. 2 - 6 & Feb. 9 - 13 2026 in Ottawa-Gatineau

One performance (1 hour - incl. Q & A): $1,420 + HST 

Two performances (same day and same school): $2,835 + HST

 

Published fees are for schools; fees for other settings are subject to change.

Venues over 25km from Ottawa centre will be charged a travel fee for artist's transportation costs.

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