CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Since we've become a global society, it has become very important for our children to learn about other cultures at an early age.

Several students at South Charleston High School received a history lesson about Africa through dance and music.

NewsChannel 3 photojournalist John Green talked with Ohio University professor Zelma Badu-Younge about the role it plays in her native country of Ghana. Her husband Paschel taught the drumming section.

The students spent about four hours last Thursday learning the steps and music. Then they proceeded to put on an hour performance for their classmates the next day.

For more about Zelma Badu-Younge's story -- in her own words -- click on the video link above.