WHY BEKELÉ

Culture is not decoration.
It is the work.

O’Maro Bekelé is a Jamaican theatre director, master drummer, dub poet and educator. His work connects performance, cultural practice and youth development through experiences designed to build skill, confidence, communication and community.

Across rhythm, theatre, spoken word and creative education, the focus remains consistent: build spaces where people can participate, develop craft and carry culture forward.

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RECOGNITIONPrime Minister’s Youth AwardNominee — Excellence in the Arts
PERFORMANCEMultiple world titlesInternational performing-arts competition
TRAININGEdna Manley CollegeSchool of Drama graduate