COBA infuses the wisdom of Sankofa in its teachings and performances. Sankofa is based on the Akan wisdom that one must consider the past while moving forward. Learn more about the definition of Sankofa.

COBA artistic co-founders BaKari E. Lindsay and Charmaine Headley founded COBA as a place for the African and Caribbean dance and drumming traditions to live on in Toronto, Canada, while infusing the rhythm-rich knowledge and wisdom upon new students of each craft. Click the images below to watch short videos from the COBA artistic co-founders about their mission and vision for the Collective of Black Artists and how the wisdom of Sankofa guides their work.