William Yirenkyi Fianko to receive music award in USA

Ghanaian instrumentalist William Yirenkyi Fianko is scheduled to receive an award at the Africa Drums International Festival on November 24, 2022, at the Hampton Conference Centre in Maryland.

Fianko who is skilled at playing traditional musical instruments such as fontomfrom, atumpan, asonko, goje and others will be honoured for his talents.

Mr. Fianko learned how to play these musical instruments from his late grandfather at the tender age of 12 years.

He has played at several festivals like Odwira festival, Ohum festival among others.

Fianko is expected to receive a citation and plaque for his dedication to traditional music and love for local instruments.

As part of the thanksgiving celebrations in the USA, Africans will also be celebrating their culture, tradition and music during the African Drums Festival from November 24 to 25, 2022.