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Colombian Film Maker- Sir Rivers and Dancer Julio Mosquera’s Powerful New Visual.
Colombian videographer Sir Rivers and dancer Julio Mosquera gives us a beautiful visual delight. Shot in Guatape Colombia.

AfroConex
Apr 24, 20225 min read


The Burgeoning Afro House Dance Scene in New York City
the burgeoning Afrohouse dance scene in New York City is the result of a tight knit group of Afrohouse dances. We catch up with the dancers

AfroConex
Mar 20, 20224 min read


MEC: Movimento Em Cema. A Collection Of Dance Stories By Brazilian Artist- Celo Mendes
Celo Mendes (@Celomendes) continues his exploration of black urban dance in Brazil through his new work titled “MEC: Movimento En Cema”.

AfroConex
Mar 13, 20221 min read


Exploring Afro Dance in Bogota, Colombia With Erwin Peinado (@erwinfine)
We connect with Erwin Peinado, one of the standout Afro Dancers in Colombia to get a better understand of Afro dance in Bogota, Colombia

AfroConex
Jan 20, 20224 min read


The Man Creating The Hottest Dance Visuals Out of Lagos, Nigeria: Kredol Creative
Kredol Creative, a Lagos, Nigeria based film director has captured and brought to us the energy of Lagos in film.

AfroConex
Jan 7, 20223 min read


Limpopo Boy South Africa
Limpopo boy embodies South African urban dance. We caught up with the dynamic dancer to learn more about the man behind the dance.

AfroConex
Nov 2, 20211 min read


Lagos, Nigeria Dance Gathering 2021: Do Not Lose The Bounce.
Dance Gathering has become a very important space for the dance industry in Nigeria. Bringing together dancers and creatives to share art.

Ozegbe Sunday Obiajulu
Aug 24, 20213 min read


Black Cultural Expression in Brazil: A Project By Celo Mendes
Celo Mendes (@Celomendes) commissioned 7 dancers from his community in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to tell the story of black cultural expression

AfroConex
Aug 7, 20213 min read


Up Close with Eya Khalifa, Afro Dancer- Rwanda.
Eya Khalifa (@afrokhalifa_94) is on a mission to develop a sustainable urban dance scene in Rwanda.

AfroConex
Jun 26, 20217 min read


Afro Dance in Tanzania with Diamond Platnumz dancer @Tonser66
Tanzania, the East African country known for its Bongo Flavor music, is beaming with Urban Afro Dance. To get a closer look at what’s happen

AfroConex
Jun 19, 20212 min read


Congolese Dancer Bush Sebar Takes Us Behind The Scenes of His Latest Visual
Bush takes us into his hometown of Rutshuru, Congo for this Ndombolo piece. We talked to Bush about the video and why he returned home.

AfroConex
Jun 12, 20214 min read


Chris Murdah's Jamefrica is spreading Afro Dance In Mexico
Jamefrica, is a compound word consisting of Jamaica, Mexico and Africa. We are more than a group or a crew. Actually, Jamefrica has become

AfroConex
Jun 5, 20217 min read


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

AfroConex
May 15, 202114 min read


Mashikolo Mageni: The Energetic Tanzanian Duo
Mashikolo Mageni (@Mashikolo1) is a dance duo out of Dar Es Salem, Tanzania. At 21 years old the duo has developed a unique dance style that

AfroConex
May 8, 20214 min read


Kredol Creative Takes Us Behind The Scenes of Izzy Odigie's Pronto Dance Visual
The dance visual has become one of the main ways we see and experience dance. It has been instrumental in the popularization of Afro...

AfroConex
Apr 20, 20211 min read


Westsyde Lifestyle: Afro Dance Innovators And Trendsetters
Westsyde Lifestyle are innovators, trendsetters, visionaries, and movement creators. Their contribution to Afro dance culture is invaluable.

AfroConex
Apr 17, 202111 min read


Andre Oliveira, Passinho Foda Dancer
Andre is a rising star from Rio de Janeiro. We have watched his rise, and admire his dance. We love his creativity and the ease in...

AfroConex
Apr 3, 20214 min read


Gqom Beats and Bhenga Dance: South Africa
Origins of Gqom

Percy Letuka
Mar 6, 20215 min read


Kassova Dance by Angolan Dancers Os2 Dos 300 Kassova
Os2 Dos 300 Kassova are standout dancers from Luanda, Angola. They are a duo rooted in Kuduro dance, who developed Kassova Dance

AfroConex
Feb 27, 20219 min read


Meet Passinho Foda Dancer- Vinicius Rodrigues (IG @Vn_Dancarinobrabo)
Vinicius (IG: @Vn_Dancarinobrabo) is a 24 year old dancer from Rio de Janeiro, residing in the Wona community. He dances Passinho Foda...

AfroConex
Dec 27, 20204 min read
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