[company_age]44.0[/company_age][employees]1-10 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]Ocheami is a non-profit organization based in Seattle, Washington, that promotes healthy lifestyles and cultural competency through education and cultural development. Founded in 1978 by Kofi and Amma Anang, the organization specializes in West African drumming, dance, song, and storytelling. Ocheami offers a variety of programs and workshops for schools, colleges, universities, libraries, and major corporate events. They are particularly well-known in the Puget Sound region for their educational and residency work. Ocheami's mission is to share West African culture by providing authentic, quality instruction and performances in African Arts, making these experiences accessible to all. The organization is led by Kofi Anang, Artistic Director, and Amma Anang, Business Manager. Ocheami has received numerous awards and recognition for its contributions to the arts, including the Gordon Tracie Award in 1998.[/description][ps]Ocheami offers a variety of programs and workshops, including:

* Africa Comes to You - A Hands-on Drumming Experience!
* An African Cultural Experience!
* African Inspired Ceremonies
* Ocheami Celebrates Nature Program
* Custom Designed Programs
* Drumming and Dancing Workshops[/ps]