About Us

Founded in Edmonton, Alberta, on July 17, 1992, Wajjo emerged as a vibrant heartbeat, created to fill the silence left by the under-representation of African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) performance practices in Alberta. What began as a bold vision has grown into a powerful movement, a bridge between worlds, generations, and stories uniting rhythm, dance, and song in celebration of heritage and innovation.
For over thirty years, Wajjo has journeyed across stages, schools, and communities, using performance as both a mirror and a torch—reflecting who we are and lighting the path toward who we can become. Through the beat of the drum and the grace of movement, we honour ancestral wisdom while crafting new narratives that speak to the realities of today.
Wajjo proudly holds the distinction of training the largest number of ACB children in Alberta, nurturing a generation of artists who continue to transform their communities through the arts. Each performance, each rhythm, and each shared breath embodies our core belief: that art is both resistance and rebirth, and that through it, we find our shared humanity.
Wajjo is more than a performance group. It is a living legacy: a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the enduring power of culture to connect and heal.