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Igniting passion for classical guitar in Africa, nurturing a new generation of enthusiasts, and sharing African folk music's richness with the world.
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BEETHOVEN: Fur Elise in West African Style Rhythm style. Our students at the Academy in Lagos wanted something different, a break from the usual repertoire and its original rhythm. They asked for music that feels like home: playful, energetic, and full of that unmistakable West African groove. Taiwo Adegoke’s arrangement of Für Elise with West African Rhythm I have flipped the familiar melody into something fresh, fun, and uniquely West African. The students have already started rehearsing it as one of their combined pieces for the upcoming concert on 18th December We’re trading the traditional version for something happier, bouncier, and full of life and the energy is infectious. If you love this little practice snippet, follow us for more updates and mark your calendar for the concert on 18th December. Bonus: The sheet music for this Guitar Ensemble arrangement is available! Greetings from all the children in Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬 #fürelise #beethoven #guitarplayer #guitarensemble by @cacgacademy
Today we bring you the Behind the scene of one of our PSGRP Recording Spotlights featuring Eyimofeoluwa Oyebanji. We are happy to share with you some of the experiences of our students, their hardwork and their step by step push to success. If you enjoy this episode, follow us for more. by @cacgacademy
Congratulations to the Academy! We are happy to announce that the Chocolate Africa Classical Guitar Society has been selected as a recipient of the D’Addario Foundation 2026 Community Music Grant (CMG). This prestigious grant supports 139 nonprofit music education programs worldwide that provide free or affordable instruction in high-needs communities. We say Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey and to our Partner, Guitare Classique Afrique. Thank you all for bringing smile to the faces of the children we serve. Together, we continue to grow and improve. For more information about our school, visit our website: www.www.academy@cacgsn.ng https://daddariofoundation.org/blogs/news/2026-community-music-grants/ by @cacgacademy
🇳🇬 CANTARAM COMIGO 🇳🇬 THEY SANG ALONG Na minha curta passagem por Angola e pela Nigéria, apercebi-me de que, naquelas culturas, os instrumentos musicais quase nunca actuam sozinhos. Ou acompanham o canto ou acompanham a dança, muitas vezes com propósitos rituais. Mas mantenho que experiências novas são sempre enriquecedoras, como acredito que um recital de guitarra solo terá sido para as pessoas para quem toquei. Esta canção, "Orin Ibeji", é tradicional da tribo Yoruba, do Sul da Nigéria. Era a etnia predominante entre o público presente neste concerto íntimo para a comunidade escolar da Chocolate Africa Classical Guitar Academy. É uma melodia que se canta junto a uma mulher grávida quando se deseja que ela tenha filhos gémeos. Reconhecendo a canção, os presentes puseram-se espontaneamente a cantá-la. Fui por isso surpreendido e confesso que até me desconcentrei um pouco, por momentos 😄 O bom destas memórias é que não se perdem nem se estragam. Esta fica comigo até ao fim dos meus dias. Ou até ao fim do meu juízo. 🇳🇬 During my brief time in Angola and Nigeria, I realized that in those cultures, musical instruments are almost never performed alone. They either accompany singing or dancing, often for ritual purposes. But I maintain that new experiences are always enriching, as I believe a solo guitar recital would have been for the people I played for. This song, "Orin Ibeji," is traditional to the Yoruba tribe of southern Nigeria. They were the predominant ethnic group among the audience present at this intimate concert for the school community of the Chocolate Africa Classical Guitar Academy. It's a melody you sing along to with a pregnant woman when you wish her to have twins. Recognizing the song, those present spontaneously began to sing it. I was then surprised, and I confess that I even lost my concentration a little for a moment 😄 The good thing about these memories is that they are neither lost nor spoiled. This one stays with me until the end of my days. Or until the end of my sanity. by @cacgacademy
PSGRP (Episode 26, Week 14) Presents to You: Un Poco Loco A song from the Disney Film Coco Performed by Amaechi Leo ID: 2024/2025/JA5 If you love this performance, kindly share and join us for more Performances every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 7PM. Fund Electricity: Provide Music Education for kids. Our Beloved followers, we need your help!! There has been a reduction in the hours of Electricity provided in Nigeria per day, and this is affecting the learning and progress of our talented children. We need to install solar panels to sustain our Guitar School or it will shut down. To support us and provide Electricity, kindly donate to the gofundme link in our Bio KINDLY REPOST OUR VIDEO TO SHOWCASE THESE TALENTED CHILDREN. by @cacgacademy
PSGRP (Episode 25, Week 14) Presents to You: Coffee for your Head A song by Beabadoobee Performed by Okoye Osinachi ID: 2024/2025/JA6 If you love this performance, kindly share and join us for more Performances every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 7PM. Fund Electricity: Provide Music Education for kids. Our Beloved followers, we need your help!! There has been a reduction in the hours of Electricity provided in Nigeria per day, and this is affecting the learning and progress of our talented children. We need to install solar panels to sustain our Guitar School or it will shut down. To support us and provide Electricity, kindly donate to the gofundme link in our Bio KINDLY REPOST OUR VIDEO TO SHOWCASE THESE TALENTED CHILDREN. by @cacgacademy
🎵 Happy #DAFday! ⁠ ⁠ If you have a Donor Advised Fund, today is the day to recommend a grant to the D'Addario Foundation. ⁠ ⁠ Your DAF can strike a lifelong chord, bring hands-on music to life, and unlock key opportunities for young people through music education. ⁠ ⁠ Within your DAF account: ⁠ ⁠ Search: DADDARIO FOUNDATION INC ⁠ EIN: 33-1912408 ⁠ ⁠ And if you don’t have a DAF, consider making an online contribution or setting up a recurring donation at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Make your contribution today and help increase access the life-changing benefits of music making. 🎶 ⁠ ⁠ -- ⁠ ⁠ D’Addario Foundation Partner Photos: Chocolate Africa Classical Guitar Society | Reno Philharmonic Association | Jazz Empowers by @cacgacademy
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May your week be good, healthy and Fun. Greetings from CACG Academy. Stay focused, it can only get better. by @cacgacademy
Classical Guitarists & Travelling Musicians Worldwide We are delighted to announce Concert of Music Around the World, Episode 3, coming to Lagos, Nigeria in February 2027. We warmly welcome our Guest Artist and Teacher, Катя Васильева (Ekaterina Vasilyeva Wennman) We look forward to learning from her, sharing the stage, and celebrating beautiful music together with the children and community of Alimosho, Lagos. On behalf of the children of Alimosho and the people of Lagos. Welcome to Nigeria! Dear classical guitarists, teachers, and concert performers around the world: We have already had the joy of hosting artists from the USA, Spain, Portugal, France, and Germany. West Africa is waiting for you. Your world tour is not complete until you have experienced Nigeria’s growing classical guitar community and its enthusiastic audience. Come make music and create lasting happiness with us. For collaborations, invitations & more information: Email: cacg.academy@gmail.com Website: academy.cacgsn.ng Visit Nigeria. Let’s make music together. #ClassicalGuitar #MusicAroundTheWorld #CACGAcademy #VisitNigeria #ClassicalGuitarAfrica GuitaristsOfTheWorld by @cacgacademy
PSGRP (Episode 24, Week 13) Presents to You: Love Yourself A song by Justin Bieber Performed by Okon Kelvin ID: 2024/2025/SA2 If you love this performance, kindly share and join us for more Performances every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 7PM. Fund Electricity: Provide Music Education for kids. Our Beloved followers, we need your help!! There has been a reduction in the hours of Electricity provided in Nigeria per day, and this is affecting the learning and progress of our talented children. We need to install solar panels to sustain our Guitar School or it will shut down. To support us and provide Electricity, kindly donate to the gofundme link in our Bio KINDLY REPOST OUR VIDEO TO SHOWCASE THESE TALENTED CHILDREN. by @cacgacademy
A happy Week begins with good music. We wish you a great week days ahead. It can only get better. by @cacgacademy

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