"I make

all of my drums myself. It takes special training to be able to make and

play them and it is not something that you learn over night. It takes

a long time," said Adeleke.

Adeleke travels

to schools throughout the year to demonstrate the talking drum and educate

students about African culture. One of the main points he makes about

Africa is that it is a country built on respect for others. As he talks

to students he explains the importance of respecting one's parents and

teachers in African culture.

"When

you go to Africa you can see children helping their parents. Everyone

in a village pitches in to help raise a child. We have no such thing as

babysitters; neighbors gladly watch each others' children without expecting

anything in return," said Adeleke.

Adeleke gave

two performances at the school, one for kindergarten-second grade and

the other for prekindergarten.