An exceptional performer of traditional dance and drumming, Dr. Akrong hails from the Ga people of the coastal belt of Ghana.  At an early age he was immersed in the traditions of his culture. His love of traditional music and arts led him to the University of Ghana, School of Performing Arts where he completed an undergraduate degree.  Isaac was invited to join the Ghana Dance Ensemble of the Institute of African Studies, Legon; where he continued with his learning and love of traditional music performing a multitude of different cultural dances.

He holds a MA in dance, and a PhD in Ethnomusicology from York University.  He teaches West African Drumming (Mande) and Dance at the Music/Dance Department at York University.  Music Africa featured Isaac with traditional drummers in a concert performance, at the Royal Ontario Museum for African History Month celebrations in February 2003.  During fall 2003 Isaac was a visiting artist in Dance at the Wesleyan University, Connecticut U.S.

Dr. Akrong has a strong commitment to sharing his knowledge of West African traditional dance and drumming with the
world. “We sing and dance through our lives on earth and beyond” In 2001, Isaac founded Ade (to tell in Ga Language) and also stands for
African Dance Ensemble (ADE). www.afridance.com