. To develop and popularize African arts and culture focusing on the art of talking drumming. .To document and preserve the history and art of the talking drums as both a musical instrument and a unique tool for communication and expression. To serve as a resource ,educational and training center for African music and percussion. .To inspire and encourage a sense of control over their dance and music. . To provide a link for Africans in Diaspora to experience their ancestors and cultural tradition that,in an age of globalization,are at growing risk of being subsumed by modern lifestyles.
RHATDRUM carries out objectives by offering courses, workshops, and performances on various African talking drums.
Tutorials are designed to involve:
. How to play different drums and to understand their communication. How to step and move to various talking drum beats such as: Gbamu, Elekoto, Aponran, Jalasin, Elese, Lanku and so on.
How to design ,carve and create each of various African talking drums.
Tie and die of traditional attires in association with talking drum images styles e.t.c