JayNii Cultural Troupe

With musical albums to its credit, incredible and entertaining JayNii African music and dance performing group from Accra, Ghana was founded in 1997 by Artistic Director / versatile Musician Emmanuel Quartey and Naa Borkor Quartey, a distinguished choreographer, dancer, instrumentalist, dance teacher and consultant of International reputation.

Using simple African instruments, JayNii entertains it’s audience with irresistible rhythms and incredible dances moves that brings out the wow factor and lasting memories. The troupe brings the traditional sounds, songs and spirit of Africa to events worldwide in a spectacular and unforgettable performances like never before. Featuring traditional rhythms, drumming, chants and singing accompanied by energetic routine dances fill audiences with joy, energy and get the whole atmosphere electrified in the fun and celebrating mood. 

Our rhythms are accessible dance grooves ideal for all to dance with. Audience participation in our drumming, singing and dance has always been fun. Having appeared on most of the national televisions, JayNii runs workshops and performed both locally alongside great artistes from the African continent like Salif Keita, Rita Marley, Fumi Kuti and internationally in the U.K, Sweden, France, and have won awards. 

We offer all forms of African performances (Traditional / Folk, Contemporary, Afro fusion, African Jazz, Acrobatics etc).

This is a musical type performed by the Ga people of Ghana’s coastal belt. It is a very entertaining jovial Ga drama musical type used to portray and educate the populace on all issues of life from colonial era to current issues. For example, choosing a life partner / Love and Marriage, the over-indulgent behaviour of the colonial masters during the slave era in Africa, doctor to patient relation (HIV/AIDS), Environment, Awareness creation, unity and development, social issues etc. This provides all the fun for audience who are not only entertained and laugh their chest out but become more imparted positively . It is very popular among the youth of Ga communities and is performed during such occasions as festivals, corporate events, parties, weddings, outdooring, enstoolment of chiefs, durbars, funerals and for all entertainments. 

JayNii Troupe performs phenomenally and entertain its audience leaving them with lasting memories using any number of members depending on the Stage or the acts being requested.

GENRE - Intrinsic African Traditional/Folk and Irresistible Afrobeat/African Jazz music best for international festivals/corporate events, weddings, hotels, pops, resorts, parties, cruise, indoor/outdoor events etc

DANCES - Energetic African Traditional, Choreographed and creative Contemporary dances drama backed by irresistible rhythmic drumming that showcase vibrant colourful costumes and portrays the rich culture of Africa and its values

WORKSHOPS - JayNii runs hands-on Drumming and Dance lessons

EXPERIENCE / PROFILE - Emmanuel Quartey, Founder of the Annual Alokoto International Cultural Festival in Ghana parading performers around the Globe, has performed internationally at many festivals 

• Gannat Festival in France

• International Organisation of Folk Arts IOV in Sweden

• Instruments Building in South Africa

• The Fringe, U.K

• Nottinghill Carnival, U.K

• Woman festival, U.K • Hackney festival, U.K

• Big Green Gathering, U.K

• At the New music Ghana competition funded by the E.U. and organized by the Musician Union of Ghana.

• Trained Miss Malaika 2010 contestants in music and dance Ghana,

• At La Palm, in 2014, JayNii Group performed for the President of Ghana

• On the African continent, the JayNii Troupe performed alongside great artistes like Salif Keita, Osibisa's McTonto, Rita Marley, 2Face Idibia, Fumi Kuti to mention a few.

• Ghana Tourist Board Excellence Awards

• Mozambique president and Minister of Health malaria conference

• On many of the national televisions including Metro TV'Thank God its Friday' show

• MNET and Studio 53 television of South Africa.

• With McTontoh of Osibisa band (U.K. based) performed on the great show dubbed "Global Call to Action against Poverty" (GCAP led by Kumi Naidoo, U.S.) alongside great artistes like Salif Keita, Orlando Julius, Fela Fumi Kuti, South African Dancers, Ethnic Productions of Kenya and numerous artistes from the African continent.

• Grand Durbar of Chiefs and Queen mothers

• 2005 Pan African Festival and Emancipation Day Celebration chaired by H.E. the Vice President of Ghana, Minister of Tourism, Chairman of Commission on Culture

• Jaynii performed for the massive audience from all over the world alongside Rita Marley, 2-face Idibia, Smile Africa(U.K.) Nu Black Art West Theatre, U.S based solo drummer Okyerema Asante, Ras Kobi, Makeda Thomas dance Project, Bahamas National Children's Choir and many more.

• Jaynii performed at the British Council in Accra for Tecky Kids International school (British Institution),

• On national televisions like GTV and TV3 which covered the group with American Gospel Superstar, Kirk Franklin of "storm" fame at the International Conference Centre, Accra.

• The Homowo festivals organized by Vibe Fm Radio.

• The group made the opening ceremony for the West African conference (WACIPAC) led by Keiku Uchiumi, a Japanese Information & Communication Expert in Ghana.

• Jaynii has trained people who now perform professionally at national and international events.

• Till date, the group still run lessons/workshops for schools, local and international students. 

JayNii perform to raise funds to support the vulnerable in deprived communities in Accra, Ghana