Njacko Backo

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Njacko is a storyteller, songwriter, composer, singer, musician, and percussionist who has been performing for children and adults since his childhood in Cameroon. He has a lifetime of practice in capturing the subtlety of dance and storytelling with his music – an essential part of the African performing arts. His programs for children and youth draw on parallels and differences between Canadian and African family life.

Njacko offers a variety of programs for schools, libraries, summer camps. Flip through his program offerings on his website to find out more!
PO Box 632-31 Adelaide St E, Toronto, ON
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Language(s): English, French
Grade levels that programming is provided for: Preschool / Early childhood, Primary (K - 3), Junior (4 - 6), Intermediate (7 - 8), Secondary, Post secondary, Adult education

This individual offers online programming

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Facilitates Group Lessons

  • Where group lessons are facilitated: Arts organization, School, Online
  • Arts organization(s) where lessons are facilitated:

    Libraries, Inner City Angels, school boards

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Offers private lessons

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Offers services to schools

  • Partner school boards:
    Bluewater District School Board, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Durham Catholic District School Board, Durham District School Board, Halton Catholic District School Board, Halton District School Board, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, Limestone District School Board, Peel District School Board, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, Private school, Toronto Catholic District School Board, Toronto District School Board, Upper Grand District School Board, York Catholic District School Board, York Region District School Board

  • Dance

    Other

  • Literary

    Other

  • Music

    Percussion, Voice, World music

  • Artist-Educator Partnership
  • In-School Performances
  • In-School Workshops
  • Professional Development

Community Partners

Featured Project

African Voyages

In this interactive performance (which can be done outdoors), students will learn the important role that music, dance and storytelling play in everyday life in Cameroon, Central Africa. Students will enhance their understanding of community in Central Africa, will experience traditional dance and drumming, and will listen to a traditional story.

Profile last updated: Apr 12 2021

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