On Stage
From the Dakota Jazz Club to US Bank Stadium, NiiBox brings gyil, hand drums, bass, vocals, and beatbox to stages across the Twin Cities and beyond.
Musician · Beatboxer · Dancer · Speaker
NiiBox
Spittin' BeatBox & Slappin' Bass Drops — Beats & Drum Chops, Dance With Pop & Lock. Comps From African To Hip-Hop, R&B/Soul To Rock — Worldwide In Hot Spots And Record Shops.
Nii Adjetey Mensah is a Twin Cities-based composer, solo instrumentalist, beatboxer, emcee, and dancer with over 30 years of music performance, arts education, and public speaking experience — blending West African tradition with hip-hop, R&B, and soul.
Teaching & Speaking
A Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), NiiBox leads workshops and motivational speaking programs on African and urban art forms for schools, companies, and community groups.
Studio & Collaborations
NiiBox composes for and performs with artists including Traiveon & Candi, the Macalester African Music Ensemble, Manifesters, and Mos Def.
Events
Upcoming Events
Summer events coming soon — check back, or reach out to book NiiBox for your next show, workshop, or program.