ABOUT AFRICAN CONNECTION
Tunde Solanke, the man behind African Connection, was born in African in a drum-making village, where he made his first drum at the age of twelve.
As a master percussionist and drum maker, Tunde has played and conducted drumming and drum-making workshops at the Woodford Folk Festival for 15 years, as well as many other festivals and fairs.
With the help of talented African performers, Tunde performs and runs cultural events, school workshops, community centre workshops and corporate workshops all over Queensland.
After participating in the Goodwill Games in 2001, Tunde received this letter from Peter Beatie, Premier of Queensland:
I am writing to express my appreciation for the considerable effort and time that you devoted ensuring the outstanding success of the 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane Opening Gala.
Your exceptional performance guaranteed Queensland youth were portrayed in an extremely positive light – locally, nationally and internationally.
The 2001 Goodwill Games were a resounding success and I thank you for the important role that you played in the wonderful spectacle that hailed the commencement of the Games.
On that special night, which featured performances from acclaimed artists and entertainers, your contribution made me proud to be a Queenslander – a sentiment that I am sure was echoed around the State.
Congratulations and thank you once again.
