Established in early 2005, the African Drumming and Dance Connection Company was set up to inspire people to learn about African culture and art, with a mission to honour African rhythms, make beautiful music and dance.

Director Makha Diop was born and raised in Senegal, West Africa where he grew up playing djembe, a traditional African drum, and other percussion instruments.

Makha progressed quickly with his drumming and soon became a member of the Africa Djembe group. This unique and talented group of drummers regularly play at local and international festivals, and have performed in front of many famous people, including Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela and Pope John Paul the second, who visited Makha's hometown, Goree Island.

Famous for djembe, many people go to the island to learn traditional drumming and dancing, and in 2001 one of Makha's students invited him to perform and conduct workshops in Hong Kong. Eight years later, Makha has taught and performed extensively throughout Hong Kong, China and other East Asian countries.