Ballanta Academy: Cultivating Local Talent to Enhance Sierra Leone’s Tourism Future

Music and the performing arts play a very important role in culture and heritage of Sierra Leone. From traditional music and Afro pop, to cultural dances and artistic performances, Sierra Leone offers a wide variety of entertainment options that add to the overall tourism offering of Sierra Leone.

One institution that works hard to develop the strong foundations necessary for successful careers in music and the performing arts, is the Ballanta Academy of Music & Performing Arts.

Ballanta Academy aims to develop and promote West African music and performing arts by providing first-class tuition in classical, modern and indigenous music and performing arts for the people of Sierra Leone.

By providing a platform for nurturing Sierra Leonean talent, Ballanta Academy is contributing to the capacity of Sierra Tourism to deliver value to tourists in the years to come.

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