AFROCONEX BLOG

Konto is about taking life situations and expressing them in movements. We take a look at one of Nigeria's first urban dance styles.

Traditional dances are a rich part of Nigerian culture and have shaped urban Afro dances in both subtle and evident ways.

AfroConex collaborated with the Afro Colombian dance company Sankofa to learn more about the rich history of African dance in Colombia.

Westsyde Lifestyle are innovators, trendsetters, visionaries, and movement creators. Their contribution to Afro dance culture is invaluable.

Origins of Gqom

Origins of AmaPiano A sub-House music genre that originates from South Africa, Johannesburg, in the Alexandra township.

Kuduro dance has 3 main branches under the overarching Kuduro umbrella: 1) Kuduro Underground 2) Kuduro Classico and 3) Afrohouse

The N’dombolo (also called Dombolo in Angola and Andamento in Portugal) arrived in Angola via Congo.