Kukuwa is a Certified Health Fitness Presenter and Examiner, and an authorized CEC provider for AFAA & ACE. Kukuwa has been endorsed by Oprah in 'O' Magazine, Essence and People Magazine. Kukuwa is an internationally acclaimed African Dance Performer, Dance Choreographer, Fitness Dance Instructor, Motivational Speaker, Author, Certified Notary Public and the Originator of Gye Nyame African Cultural Dance Company, and Kukuwa® Institute, LLC. Kukuwa is the Founder and Creator of the Kukuwa® African Dance Workout.

Born and raised in Ghana West Africa, she has been dancing since the age of 3, and is an Adjunct Professor at the George Mason University, School of Dance. Kukuwa counsels clients through holistic nutrition and Personal Training. Kukuwa presents her dance workouts via conventions, workshops and corporate seminars globally, and teaches on cruises as well as vacation resorts.

Kukuwa’s educational and therapeutic African dance classes are one of a kind. She is very diversified in her knowledge of African dance which covers the continent of Africa. Her DVD video workouts for both Adults and Youth, can be found for purchase on her website, www.kukuwainstitute.com. Her KDW® Instructor Certification Training Program which is also virtual is nationwide. Her dream is to educate both the dance and fitness world of what the true meaning of dance is and its health benefits.