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![Exploring Afro Dance in Bogota, Colombia With Erwin Peinado (@erwinfine)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0598a8_928894aba1ac4b10889402bfb6b0e099~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0598a8_928894aba1ac4b10889402bfb6b0e099~mv2.webp)
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AfroConex
Jan 20, 20224 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
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![The Man Creating The Hottest Dance Visuals Out of Lagos, Nigeria: Kredol Creative](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0598a8_219ecff9476a4ad49a8bfd3fc461dc93~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0598a8_219ecff9476a4ad49a8bfd3fc461dc93~mv2.webp)
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AfroConex
Jan 7, 20223 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.
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AfroConex
Nov 2, 20211 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.
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Ozegbe Sunday Obiajulu
Aug 24, 20213 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.
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AfroConex
Aug 7, 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
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AfroConex
Jun 26, 20217 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.
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AfroConex
Jun 19, 20212 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
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![Congolese Dancer Bush Sebar Takes Us Behind The Scenes of His Latest Visual](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0598a8_7b90c74a68e942b2b1b9f283356988a1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0598a8_7b90c74a68e942b2b1b9f283356988a1~mv2.webp)
AfroConex
Jun 12, 20214 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.
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AfroConex
Jun 5, 20217 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
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AfroConex
May 15, 202114 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.
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AfroConex
May 8, 20214 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
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AfroConex
Apr 20, 20211 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...
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AfroConex
Apr 17, 202111 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.
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AfroConex
Apr 3, 20214 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...
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Percy Letuka
Mar 6, 20215 min read
Gqom Beats and Bhenga Dance: South Africa
Origins of Gqom Igqomu, popularly known as “Gqom'' is a genre of dance music that originates in the mid 2010s from Durban, South Africa....
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AfroConex
Feb 27, 20219 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
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![Meet Passinho Foda Dancer- Vinicius Rodrigues (IG @Vn_Dancarinobrabo)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0598a8_03de2555a5fc4ba09792c9df6c13f916~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0598a8_03de2555a5fc4ba09792c9df6c13f916~mv2.webp)
AfroConex
Dec 27, 20204 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...
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Percy Letuka
Dec 19, 20204 min read
Amapiano: Understanding The Music And Dance
Origins of AmaPiano
A sub-House music genre that originates from South Africa, Johannesburg, in the Alexandra township.
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AfroConex
Dec 6, 20206 min read
Dilo Paulo: Contemporary Angolan Dancer
Dilo Paulo is a phenomenal Angolan dancer residing in Brasil. His movements convey emotions that are captivating to watch. Having...
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AfroConex
Dec 1, 20205 min read
Dancehall In Brazil With Celo Mendes
Afro Brazilians continue to innovate in dance, and with the prevalence of the internet in the country, other Afro based styles from...
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