West African Cultural Arts Institute

Eugene, Oregon United States

The West African Cultural Arts Institute (WACAI), formerly known as Won Tan Nara Productions was created and incorporated as a non-profit organization in January 2011 by co-creators Alseny Yansane and Andrea DiPalma Yansane. We are very excited about expanding our educational programs here in the US as well as being able to better serve communities in Guinea, West Africa. Mission: Sharing the joy and passion of West African culture through vibrant educational programs focusing on music and dance, advocating for authentic source artists from Guinea and creating charitable projects in Guinea that promote artistic, emotional and physical health.