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Getting to Know @iam_kingdavinci 2nd Place Winner-Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final 2022

King Davinci is the 2nd place winner of Red Bull Dance Your Style 2022 World Final. His dance fuses Afro dance mixed with other styles

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.

Nigeria's Yemi Osokoya's Latest Dance Visual: Funu

Funu, Yemi Osokayo’s latest video is a visual delight. The cinematography, color grading and dancing captures our attention

Tomisin: The Choreographer of Yemi Alade's Double Double Video

We interview the man behind the moves of Yemi Alade's latest music video--Tomisin Tomtom, member of WestSyde Lifestyle Crew, Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos Through The Eyes of Dancer Ambrose Tjark- Westsyde Lifestyle

We connected with Ambrose Tjark, one of the founding members of Westyde Lifestyle to get a glimpse of Lagos through his eyes.

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.

Konto, Nigeria's First Urban Street Dance

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

Nigeria's Traditional Dance- Utta, and its Relation to Urban Afro Dance

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

Westsyde Lifestyle: Afro Dance Innovators And Trendsetters

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