About Us
Akoo Show Choir is dedicated to the traditions and the beauty of Ghanaian music, dance and percussion. At the same time, this fantastic and unique group is eager to network inside and outside of Africa. Today the Akoos present songs and dances from many African countries. They created a unique style of traditional and newly interpreted African Gospels, Spirituals and Traditionals.
Our History - A Symphony of Passion, Talent, and Culture
Mr. Francis Baffoe, an adept musician, who was then a member of the famous Winneba Youth Choir, founded the mellifluous and dynamic group of young talented musicians in 2012, known as the Akoo Show Choir. His vision was to start a choir, which would perform extraordinarily from regular choirs in Ghana and other countries. He started with six strong and positive minded friends who have been singing with him on many platforms and other corporate programs since childhood. They immediately started rehearsing many Gospel repertoires from Ghana and other African countries, which, within only a few months, exposed them to perform at various programs within the vicinity of Winneba and other surrounding towns and now, the whole of Ghana. Francis later received the opportunity of working with some choirs in Germany for many years. Upon his return, one of the choirs he worked with, Moko Choir from Heidelberg, decided to perform with Francis’ choir through musical concerts. It was during one of these concerts at the Ebenezer Methodist Cathedral, Winneba that the Akoo Show Choir was officially outdoored.
In their native language, ‘Akoo’ means parrot and like a parrot, they are able to mimic unique warbles, sounds, buzzes and tunes with their spectacular voices. They conspicuously sing to attract attention from far and near and just like singing birds in many species, where only male birds sing, Akoo Show Choir is also an all-male singing group. They are also distinctive in cultural performances such as dancing, acting and drumming from the rich, beautiful and various Ghanaian cultures and cultures in other African countries.
In the years 2013 and 2014, the choir gained international experience on concert tours in Germany. During one of these tours, together with the Lesedi Show Choir from South Africa, they performed a six-week project dubbed „Umoya Munye“, meaning ONE SPIRIT. This project offered both choirs the opportunity to learn from each other’s culture as well as perform with other choirs in Germany.
Akoo Show Choir in 2014 won the premiere edition of a nationwide musical competition “Celebrations”, organized by a popular television station (TV 3) in Ghana. As the years went by, the choir also increased in number, with the current total members of more than 20 gentlemen who can all sing, dance and play an instrument making them unique.
The Heartbeat of Akoo Show Choir
The Ghana Chapter is the birthplace and beating heart of Akoo Show Choir. Founded in the historic town of Winneba, this chapter represents the group’s vibrant roots, cultural essence, and strong commitment to musical excellence. Since its founding in 2012 by Mr. Francis Baffoe and six dedicated friends, the Ghana Chapter has grown into a powerhouse of creativity, talent, and innovation. With over 20 gifted members, this chapter leads in the creation of original performances that blend gospel, traditional African rhythms, contemporary styles, and dramatic storytelling.
Winner of TV3 Ghana’s “Celebrations” musical competition (2014)
Produces high-impact theatrical and musical experiences that celebrate African identity and faith
A hub for nurturing young male performers with passion, purpose, and discipline
Akoo Across Borders
The Germany Chapter of Akoo Show Choir was born out of a vision to extend the choir’s artistic influence beyond the shores of Ghana and into Europe’s cultural spaces. Sparked by founder Francis Baffoe’s long-standing connections with choirs in Germany — particularly the Moko Choir in Heidelberg — the chapter was formed to facilitate exchange, collaboration, and mutual growth. Since 2013, members of the Ghana and Germany chapters have worked together on various international concerts and music exchange projects. Notably, in 2014, the Germany Chapter co-hosted the celebrated "Umoya Munye" (One Spirit) project — a six-week concert tour featuring Akoo Show Choir and South Africa's Lesedi Show Choir.