{"activityType":[{"id":38393,"name":"International activities"},{"id":38396,"name":"Creative skills"}],"activityCategory":"Activity","completionTime":"60","cost":"\u00A3","energy":"Focusing","equipmentList":[{"id":38321,"name":"Scissors","description":"","type":"general"},{"id":38258,"name":"Elastic bands","description":"","type":"general"},{"id":38310,"name":"String","description":"","type":"general"},{"id":38345,"name":"PVA glue","description":"","type":"general"},{"id":39222,"name":"Masking tape","description":"","type":"general"},{"id":38265,"name":"Coloured pens or pencils","description":"","type":"general"},{"id":38309,"name":"Paint","description":"","type":"general"},{"id":38308,"name":"Paint brushes","description":"","type":"general"},{"id":38330,"name":"Plant pots","description":"","type":"general"},{"id":39223,"name":"Paper cups","description":"","type":"general"},{"id":0,"name":null,"description":"Old plastic bag (with no holes)","type":"specific"},{"id":0,"name":null,"description":"African symbols, African prints or fabric, African beads to decorate the drums (optional)","type":"specific"}],"adjustments":"\u003Cp\u003ETo make this easier, you can use call-and-response songs, or play and repeat rhythms.\u003C/p\u003E","firstProvidedBy":"","flexibilityStatement":"\u003Cp\u003ESpread this activity over two meetings to allow everyone more time to practise the songs before performing them.\u003C/p\u003E","groupSize":"Individuals","guide":null,"meetsRequirements":[{"notes":null,"subRequirementsToQualify":0,"numberOfTimeToComplete":0,"subRequirements":null,"tips":null,"optional":false,"id":40649,"nodeName":null,"title":null,"type":"","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":null,"searchDescription":null,"subHeader":null,"browserTitle":null,"silktide":null,"canonicalUrl":null},{"notes":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESing or play two different types of song or \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Etune on your chosen instrument \u2013 remember your voice is an instrument too. You must perform in front of other people, either in Scouting or at a public performance such as a group show or school concert.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","subRequirementsToQualify":0,"numberOfTimeToComplete":0,"subRequirements":null,"tips":null,"optional":false,"id":40655,"nodeName":null,"title":null,"type":"","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":null,"searchDescription":null,"subHeader":null,"browserTitle":null,"silktide":null,"canonicalUrl":null}],"countsTowardsBadges":[{"title":"Musician Stage 1","sections":["Squirrels","Beavers","Cubs","Scouts","Explorers"],"supportedBy":null,"badgeType":{"id":39508,"name":"Staged"},"activityTypes":[],"settings":[],"browserTitle":"Musician Stage 1","url":"/staged-badges/musician/musician-stage-1/","id":40647,"nodeName":"Musician Stage 1","type":"badge","image":{"url":"/media/4461/staged-musician.png","caption":"Staged Musician","type":"png","size":14421,"width":347,"height":350,"altText":""},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Musician Stage 1","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"","subHeader":"","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80MDY0NyJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/staged-badges/musician/musician-stage-1/"}],"outcome":[{"id":38451,"name":"Be a citizen","outcomeLabel":"Be a citizen","outcomeDescription":"Know that you\u2019re a local, national, and international citizen, and understand your responsibilities."},{"id":38391,"name":"Try new things","outcomeLabel":"Try new things","outcomeDescription":"Find it easier to meet new people, go to new places, and do new things."}],"preparation":null,"preparationTime":"60\u002B","reflection":"\u003Cp\u003EGoing around the circle, play a short rhythm then say how you found the session \u2013 for example, *beat* *tap* \u2018fun\u2019. The rest of the group can then repeat this. It\u2019s OK to use the same words as each other to describe the session.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMusic can bring us together and help us learn about different cultures. What did you enjoy about the songs? Why is it good to learn about different cultures? (To celebrate our differences, understand others and find similarities.)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECongratulations for playing and having the confidence to perform in front of an audience. How do you think it went? Even if you weren\u2019t happy with your performance, remember you only had a short time to learn something new. This performance doesn\u2019t need to be perfect, but if you keep practising, over time you will get better.\u003C/p\u003E","relatedActivities":null,"setting":[{"id":38381,"name":"Indoors"},{"id":38376,"name":"At home"}],"supportedBy":null,"takingItFurther":"\u003Cp\u003EInvite some musicians who know the music to run a workshop for your section.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWatch a performance that uses African drums. You can find videos of performances online.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn about and try making some instruments from other parts of the world.\u003C/p\u003E","whoIsItFor":"","youthShapedGuidance":"\u003Cp\u003EA young person could lead the group during the songs or when coming up with rhythms.\u003C/p\u003E","activityTags":[{"id":38527,"name":"Playing instruments"},{"id":38528,"name":"Singing"}],"roles":[{"id":39231,"name":"Helpers"},{"id":38724,"name":"Section Teams"},{"id":39232,"name":"Parents"},{"id":38725,"name":"Young Leaders"}],"sections":[{"name":"Beavers","id":39273,"logo":"","colour":null,"ageRange":""},{"name":"Cubs","id":39274,"logo":"","colour":null,"ageRange":""}],"themes":[{"id":38463,"name":"Art"},{"id":38474,"name":"Music"},{"id":38477,"name":"Performing arts"}],"searchEngineDescription":"Learn about djembe drums from West Africa, make a djembe drum, and perform some freshly-learnt songs for an audience.","plannerTimeSlot":60.000000,"safetyAlerts":[{"title":"Scissors","alert":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESupervise young people appropriately when they\u2019re using scissors. Store all sharp objects securely, out of the reach of young people.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E"},{"title":"Rubbish and recycling","alert":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAll items should be clean and suitable for this activity.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E"}],"safetyAlert":"","safetyTags":[],"deliveryMethods":"","permitRequired":false,"scoutLedQualifications":[],"guidance":null,"aalaRequired":false,"externalQualifications":[],"exceptions":[],"listingVideoUrl":"","disableBasicSafetyChecklist":false,"likes":1,"activitiesAdditionalInfo":{"inclusivityStatement":"\u003Cp\u003EAll Scout activities should be \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/inclusion-and-diversity/supporting-those-with-additional-needs-and-neurodiversity/reasonable-adjustments/badges-and-awards/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance on flexibility\u0022\u003Einclusive and accessible.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","standardSafetyAlert":"\u003Cp\u003EAll activities must be safely managed. You must complete a thorough \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and take appropriate steps to reduce risk. Use the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/staying-safe-safety-checklist/staying-safe-leaders/\u0022 title=\u0022Staying Safe - Leaders\u0022\u003Esafety checklist\u003C/a\u003E to help you plan and risk assess your activity. Always get\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/approving-activities-guidance-for-lead-volunteers/\u0022 title=\u0022Approving Activities - Guidance for Lead Volunteers\u0022\u003Eapproval for the activity\u003C/a\u003E, and have suitable\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/guidance-for-supervision-of-activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance for supervision of activities\u0022\u003Esupervision\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and an \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/intouch/\u0022 title=\u0022InTouch\u0022\u003EInTouch\u003C/a\u003E process.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou must run your activities in line with the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safeguarding-code-of-conduct-for-adults-yellow-card/\u0022 title=\u0022Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults - Yellow Card\u0022\u003ESafeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults (Yellow Card)\u003C/a\u003E and report any concerns to the UK HQ Safeguarding Team.\u003C/p\u003E","basicChecklist":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EComplete a \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave the right \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/adult-to-young-people-ratios/\u0022 title=\u0022Adult to Young People ratios\u0022\u003Eratios\u003C/a\u003E of number of adults to provide suitable\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/guidance-for-supervision-of-activities/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance for supervision of activities\u0022\u003Esupervision\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESet up an \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/intouch/\u0022 title=\u0022InTouch\u0022\u003EInTouch\u003C/a\u003E process\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safe-scouting-and-emergency-procedures/\u0022 title=\u0022Safe Scouting and Emergency Procedures\u0022\u003EKnow what to do in an emergency\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EShare information with parents and carers with an\u003C/span\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/activity-information-form/\u0022 title=\u0022Activity information form\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eactivity information\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E form\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGet \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/approving-activities-guidance-for-lead-volunteers/\u0022 title=\u0022Approving Activities - Guidance for Lead Volunteers\u0022\u003Eapproval from your Lead Volunteer.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","scoutLedAvailable":"\u003Cp\u003EThis activity can be led by you or someone else in Scouts:\u003C/p\u003E","permitRequired":"\u003Cp\u003EThe activity leader must have an \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/adventurous-activity-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme\u0022\u003Eadventurous activities permit\u003C/a\u003E with the right level and permissions for your group.\u003C/p\u003E","externallyLedAvailable":"\u003Cp\u003EYou can go to a centre or use an activity leader who\u0027s not part of Scouts:\u003C/p\u003E","aalaRequired":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.hse.gov.uk/aala/index.htm\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022AALA licence\u0022\u003EAn AALA licence is required\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","aalaExempt":"\u003Cp\u003EIf the provider is exempt from the AALA licence.\u003C/p\u003E","publicLiabilityInsurance":"\u003Cp\u003EThe provider must have public liability insurance.\u003C/p\u003E","actvityLink":"/activities/"},"duration":60,"instructions":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u0026nbsp;Before you begin\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/staying-safe-safety-checklist/staying-safe-leaders/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW170954739 BCX4\u0022\u003Esafety checklist\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to help you plan and risk assess your activity. There\u0027s also more guidance to help you carry out your\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW170954739 BCX4\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/a\u003E, including examples.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure all young people and adults involved in the activity know how to take part safely.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure you\u2019ll have enough adult helpers. You may need some parents and carers to help.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EPlanning and setting up this activity\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIt\u2019s up to you whether you use paper cups or plant pots to make your drum. Both work well.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIt may be useful to make an example.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ERunning this activity\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESee if anyone can name any countries in Africa. For example, Kenya, Ghana, Madagascar, Nigeria, and so on. You may want to use a map or globe.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplain that djembes are drums from West Africa.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo make a Djembe drum, use masking tape to stick the bottoms of two cups together.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDecorate the cups using colouring pens and pencils.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETie an elastic band loosely where the cups join, over the masking tape.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELay a plastic bag flat. Place a cup upside down on it and draw a circle around the rim.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERemove the cup and draw a larger circle around the first one.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECarefully cut out the larger circle with scissors (an adult can help).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlace the plastic circle on top of the drum, pull it tight, and secure it with another rubber band.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECut a long piece of wool and tie one end to the middle rubber band.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELoop it under the top rubber band, pull it straight, and tie a knot.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EZig-zag the wool around the drum, going over and under the rubber bands, tying knots as needed.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you run out of wool or want a new colour, tie on a new piece and continue.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo make a handle, loop wool from the top rubber band to the middle one.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen everyone\u2019s finished, someone can clap or play a rhythm for others to copy. You could even put on a performance for parents or carers.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAfrican drums are usually made from wood, metal or clay and come in different sizes. If the drum has a large body, it will produce a lower pitch and if the drum head\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper e1k79ohp1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E has a tight tension, a high pitch\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper e1k79ohp1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E will be produced.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe player will strike the drum with their hands, sticks or both. Drums are highly decorated with carvings or beadwork because they are treasured assets within African communities.\u0026nbsp;Added beads or rattles can change the timbre \u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper e1k79ohp1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003Eof the drum. The timbre is the tonal quality or sound of an instrument that distinguishes it from others.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESome different African drums include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDjembe: \u003C/strong\u003EOne of the best-known African drums is the West African djembe. It is shaped like a large goblet and played with bare hands. The body is carved from a hollowed trunk and is covered in goat skin.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETalking drum: \u003C/strong\u003EThe talking drum is a West African instrument that has drum skins on both the top and bottom of its body. It is played with a beater and the performer is able to squeeze the drum\u2019s tension chords, which changes the pitch of the drum, imitating a human voice.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDundun: \u003C/strong\u003EOften played in groups, a dundun is made of cow skin and is played on the floor and with a beater-stick. It is often played as the bass drum in the ensemble. Dunduns are double-headed and belong to the family of hourglass-shaped pressure drums. The pitch of the note is changed by squeezing or releasing the drum\u0027s strings with the arm. Dundun drums are played whilst placed on the floor.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E(Source: BBC Bitesize, 2025)\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Learn about African drums and Djembe drums"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ssrcss-my8azm-Row enh46940\u0022 data-layout=\u0022single\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv data-menu-item-id=\u00225\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ssrcss-1w3h4i5-ComponentWrapper e1okin9t0\u0022 data-component=\u0022menu-heading-block\u0022\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ssrcss-my8azm-Row enh46940\u0022 data-layout=\u0022single\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022text-block ssrcss-1t8f3f9-TextWrapper e1ekt5r40\u0022 data-component=\u0022text-block\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe influence of African music on popular music\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper e1k79ohp1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E is still heard today. It was transported to America along with the thousands of enslaved people from Africa during the slave trade.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt was combined with the folk music\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper e1k79ohp1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E of the European settlers to produce new styles of music such as blues\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper e1k79ohp1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E, jazz\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper e1k79ohp1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E and rock \u2019n\u2019 roll:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERock \u2018n\u2019 Roll music style in the 1950s that includes guitars, drums, vocals and double bass. Often orientates around the 12-bar blues.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EJazz is a genre of music that has swing and syncopated rhythms, and extended chords.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBlues is a\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-jj46s6-PanelComponentWrapper e10dlypf0\u0022 data-right-aligned=\u0022true\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-jb6c73-PanelContainer e10dlypf5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-hp2npr-PanelContentWrapper e10dlypf3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003En African-American form of music. Blues songs are often about hardship, but are meant to be life-affirming and ultimately uplifting for the listener.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ssrcss-my8azm-Row enh46940\u0022 data-layout=\u0022single\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022text-block ssrcss-1t8f3f9-TextWrapper e1ekt5r40\u0022 data-component=\u0022text-block\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFamous artists include Jalihunda African Drums, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Soweto Gospel Choir.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMany genres of music from pop songs to modern classical music are linked to music from Africa. Films such as The Lion King and Blood Diamond are set in Africa, using elements of African music\u00A0to help set the scene.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E(Source: BBC Bitesize, 2025)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"The impact of African rhythms"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFunga alafia\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis is a \u2018welcome dance\u2019 song, sung in the Yoruba language used in countries including Nigeria and Liberia. You can drum or dance along to this song to welcome everyone.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELeader: Funga alafia (fun-ga a-la-fi-ya)\u003Cbr\u003EGroup: As\u00E9, as\u00E9 (ah-shay)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Chr\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EO zim zim\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EA simple drumming call-and-response song from West Africa.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELeader: O zim zim\u003Cbr\u003EGroup: O zim\u003Cbr\u003ELeader: O racataya\u003Cbr\u003EGroup: O ya\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Chr\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDo do ki do\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EA Cameroonian children\u2019s song, sung with drumming for a Cameroonian mask dance.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll:\u003Cbr\u003EDo do ki do, ti na baba\u003Cbr\u003EDo do ki do, ti na baba\u003Cbr\u003EDo do do, ti la so la so\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Chr\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKye Kye Kule\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis is a call-and-response song from Ghana. It is similar to \u0027Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes\u0027 so you should do the actions when singing this song.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELeader: Kye Kye Kule (chay chay koo-lay)\u003Cbr\u003EGroup: Kye Kye Kule\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003E(Hands on your head)\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELeader: Kye Kye Kofinsa (chay chay koh-feen sah)\u003Cbr\u003EGroup: Kye Kye Kofisa\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003E(Hands on your shoulders)\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELeader: Kofisa Langa (koh-fee sah lahn-gah)\u003Cbr\u003EGroup: Kofisa Langa\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003E(Hands on your waist)\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELeader: Kaka Shilanga (kah-kah shee lahn-gah)\u003Cbr\u003EGroup: Kaka Shilanga\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003E(Hands on your knees)\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELeader: Kum Aden Nde (koom ah-dehn day)\u003Cbr\u003EGroup: Kum Aden Nde\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003E(Hands on your ankles)\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELeader: Kum Aden Nde (koom ah-dehn day)\u003Cbr\u003EGroup: Kum Aden Nde, HEY!\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003E(Hands on your ankles)\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"West African songs"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EBlack History Month takes place every October in the UK. It started in the United States in 1926. In the UK, Black History Month began in 1987 and is an important opportunity to celebrate and learn about Black history. During this month, schools and communities hold events, activities, and discussions to highlight important figures, such as activists, artists, and leaders. This month is a chance for everyone to appreciate the rich culture and history of Black communities and to understand the impact they have had on our society. However, it\u2019s important to remember that Black history is a part of history that people can (and should) learn about all year round.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis activity has been chosen as it celebrates Black music.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What\u0027s Black History Month?"}]}]}],"config":null}]},"ownerAuthor":null,"porRules":null,"id":46111,"nodeName":"Make your own Djembe drums","title":"Make your own Djembe drums","type":"activity","image":{"url":"/media/3343/djembe-drums.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1d9becea6eb01e0","caption":"Djembe drums (scene)","type":"jpg","size":846796,"width":4000,"height":2250,"altText":"Two Scouts constructing their own djembe drums."},"assets":[],"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Make your own Djembe drums","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"Learn about djembe drums from West Africa, make a djembe drum, and perform some freshly-learnt songs for an audience.","subHeader":"Learn about djembe drums from West Africa, make a djembe drum, and perform some freshly-learnt songs for an audience.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80NjExMSJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/make-your-own-djembe-drums/"}