AFROCONEX BLOG

Oyofe is an oasis of African creativity—a place where movers gather in unity, free of borders and restrictions, speaking one universal language: dance. The theme of the 2025 summer edition of the Oyofe Dance Festival was Angola vs. South Africa, and they delivered on every level. Over six days (July 1–6), the vibrant urban dance cultures of both countries took center stage through workshops, battles, performances, and community gatherings.

The first ever Kuduro and AfroHouse dance festival in Angola will take place in November 2025.

Os VD is a reminder that within Kuduro/Afrohouse there is not one type of execution. Their dance represents another realm of the dance.

Bakosó is a musical concept where urban Afro sounds are mixed with traditional Cuban music like Conga Satiaguera, Pilon, Rumba, Guarachax

Lau Silva is an Angolan Afro House Dj and Producer whose music explores African elements -from the vocals, to the instruments.

Rony is a standout Afrohouse dancer from Luanda, Angola. His speed, precision and combinations are incredible.

Breyth delivers a distinct Afrohouse sound that can be described as a fusion of Afro Lusophone elements mixed with European Electronic.

film in Luanda, Angola, the film captures the energy and rawness of Angolan dance. The freestyles and energy in the film is mesmerizing.

We are passionate about Afro dance and the cultures that inspire how we dance. Boiler Room captures the culture of Kuduro live from Angola

Vandro represent a link to the past and to the future. His trip to Mozambique was an effort to pass on Kuduro history to a new generation

Who is Nagrelha and why is he an important figure in Kuduro culture ? Nagrelha introduced a more aggressive style of Kuduro, that changed..

We have noticed a resurgence of Kuduro music and dance in Angola. Scro Que Cuia's MAE JOANA album is a celebration and evolution of Kuduro.

Dj Vado Poster shows his versatility with BELITA. A melodic semba track featuring singer Rey Webba and Kudurista Gattuso. We chat with Vado

The AfroConex Vlog series is intended to get you up-close with the dancers we collaborate with. See them rehearse and experience the joy

Noite Dia delivers yet another high energy banger complete with a new dance: Mabele. (Mabele Tem Forca- Mabele has energy)

Comeca, the new Vado Poster beat for AfroConex was created with the dancer in mind. We collaborated with Vandro Poster for the choreography

We take a look at how Afrohouse dance emerged and developed. The dances, the influences and the evolution of the dance

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

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

Dilo Paulo is a phenomenal Angolan dancer residing in Brasil. His movements convey emotions that are captivating to watch. Having...