Leadership & Excellence
The Vision Behind The Grand Festival
The Grand Festival of African Drums is built through the collaboration of creatives, cultural visionaries, and technical partners working together to create a world-class celebration of African rhythm and identity.
“
I want the world to hear what Africa’s drums can truly achieve — together, as one.
Artistic Director
Moses Udoh
2026 Artistic Director
Moses Udoh is the founder and creative force behind The Grand Festival of African Drums. Driven by a deep passion for the uniqueness of African drums and the messages they carry, he conceived the festival to deliver a concert experience that has never been attempted before — 250 traditional drummers on one stage, in one unified sound.
"I want the world to hear what Africa's drums can truly achieve — together, as one."
Technical Partnership
Thomas Tepi
Digital Experience & Technical Director
Thomas Tepi leads the digital and technical direction of The Grand Festival of African Drums. As a technical partner on the project, he is responsible for building the festival’s digital platform, online experience, and long-term technology infrastructure. Working closely with the festival vision, Thomas helps translate the energy, scale, and cultural significance of the festival into a modern digital experience designed for global audiences.
Global Infrastructure
Digital Platform
Technical Vision
"A festival of rhythm is a heartbeat for the continent. We are building the stage where that heartbeat is finally heard."
The Vision 2026