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I’m aspiring to be a role model – Bboy Lyricx

Bboy Lyricx

A Dance Athlete, Promoter and Creative Director, Nana Tuffour Okai, known in showiz as Bboy Lyricx, has reiteracted his resolve to be a positive role model to young talents from the streets.

According to him, he was discovered from the streets but had been able to turn thrings around for himself, for this reason, he would want to inspire up and coming dancers as well as other talents.

Speaking to The Spectator, he said as the Founder of Africa Breaking Academy and award winning dancer he has put in place measures to help shape young talents to achieve their dreams.

“I consider the physical and intellectual aspect of each child and it has always been my goal to help them to become the best they want to be,” he said. 

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He added that it was also his vision to build a modern dance studio to provide an empowering space for dancers with similar interest to connect and learn.

“I grew up in a society where obstacle and challenges were daily 

adventures but through sacrifice and perseverance, I spared no effort to become the change I needed for a better life, now seeking to help others to achieve the same,” he said.

Bboy Lyricx over the years has organised and instructed at many Dance Workshops and served as an Ambassador for Afrobreak Movement , Generation Hiphop Ghana, Bboy/ Bgirl Africa BBA , Ghana Breaking Federation and UDance Art International U.S.A.

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Bboy Lyricx has performed on stages and featured in music videos with musicians including Sarkodie, Guru, Sena Dagadu, Ak Songstress among others.

He established the Africa Breaking Academy a Non-for-profit organisation empowering and promoting Break Dance by organizing free dance workshop and dance events as a tool of edutainment to promote Hip Hop elements and Dancesport in his country, Ghana, and other African countries including Benin and Nigeria.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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KobbySalm teams up with S.O.N Music on ‘Cast Your Burden’

Gospel sensation KobbySalm has teamed up with S.O.N Music, the voice behind the chart-topping hit Darling Jesus, to release a powerful new Gospel anthem titled “Cast Your Burdens (Higher)” Produced by Acoustik Music. 

This impactful track draws inspiration from Psalm 55:22 and delivers a message of hope for those facing life’s trials, encouraging listeners to find healing and peace by casting their burdens onto God.

In keeping with KobbySalm’s commitment to raising awareness about mental health, “Cast Your Burdens (Higher)” speaks to the power of faith as a refuge during challenging times. 

The song’s message is particularly relevant as it reminds individuals that by leaning on God, they can find relief from their emotional and spiritual struggles.

With S.O.N Music’s emotive vocals and KobbySalm’s energetic delivery, the song creates a compelling and uplifting experience for listeners.

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 Together, the duo has crafted a Gospel anthem that offers encouragement and spiritual renewal for those seeking strength amid life’s difficulties.

“Cast Your Burdens” stands as a powerful reminder that no matter the burden, faith in God provides a path to healing and peace.

The song is available now on all major streaming platforms via https://sspr.fanlink.tv/cast_your_burdens

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AfroStepz Dance Academy clinches wins Praise Dance Battle 2024

The Praise Dance Concert of the 10th Ghana Dance Festival came off last Saturday, featuring the best of Praise Dance Ministers in a holy dance battle for the number 1 spot.

The event which was held at PIWC Atomic, in partnership with the PIWC’s Ministry to Celebrities, saw AfroStepz Dance Academy emerge winners, ahead of Dance 360, Flames Dance Company, CDS, Shepherds, KTwins Gh, and Pawers Nation.

The three-round competition had audience spellbound from start to finish, with dance ministers giving off their best in each round.

For round one, dance ministers performed to their own mix, laced with a Scott Evans song, where the following groups made it top 5- AfroStepz Dance Academy, Dance 360, Flames Dance Company, Shepherds, and CDS.

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In round two, dance ministers took on the creative task of using Dance Drama to couch various messages including values from Samson and Delilah; The Prodigal Son; Elijah and the prophets of Baal; Unity and Love over division by parties ahead of coming elections; amongst others.

After the second round, Flames Dance Company were declared winners of the 3rd position with 1000cedis as their prize. AfroStepz and Dance 360 moved on to the final round, where they had to battle for the 1st and 2nd position.

The battle had a face-off format, and featured two of their best dancers in a round of Afropop and hiphop songs, per DJ’s choice.

This round was declared a tie by the competition’s esteemed judges – Illyboy (Leader of Arenees Dance Crew), Erica Appa (Leader of Heroz Dance Crew, and House Ghana), The GreatNet (Leader of Let’s Dance Africa), Abena Lar (Dancer-Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Psychology) and Scott Evans (Urban Gospel Artiste).

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To break the tie, the judges called for another face off. In the end, MC of the event, Psalm One, announced AfroStepz as 1st place winners, with 4000 cedis prize money, and Dance 360 as 2nd place winners, with 2000 cedis prize money.

According to CEO of the Ghana Dance Festival, Robert Klah, “dance means different things to different people and the are happy to use their platform to allow for the different expressions in gospel fraternity.

He said, ” This year, we decided to bring the praise dance back to the church, and to offer more people the opportunity to use their dance as a tool of worship and service to God.”

He said “We grateful for the partnership with PIWC Atomic, facilitated by Pastor Michael Laryea and approved by Apostle Athony Mensah. While we are happy with the event, we look forward to a bigger experience next year.”

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The event also saw a discussion on how the dancers and the urban gospel singers can work together.

In the panel discussion moderated by Robert Klah, several issues on promotion were discussed. Urban gospel artistes Scott Evans, Kobby Salm, and Kingz Kid represented the interest of the urban gospel musicians.

Kingz Kid highlighted the role of dancers in the promotion of gospel songs using this experience as a reference point.

On his part, Kobby Salm charged the dancers to play their role in the ecosystem by working with musicians to build the industry.

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Additionally, Scott Evans reached out to dancers for more collaboration in for collective growth.

Jay Smoke, who was the event DJ used the opportunity to highlight REPJESUS.com platform as a main source of urban gospel library accessible to anyone interested in Ghanaian urban gospel songs.

The session closed with an appreciation of dancers and musicians with a clear understanding to working together, to achieve kingdom objectives.

Also ministering at the event were Let’s Dance Africa, Tema Dance Academy, Incredible Afro, City of Twins, The Talent Tribe, KCC, Yung Commissioner, and JoVarni.

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Royal Vessel Incorporated charged the atmosphere with praise and worship at the beginning of the programme.

The programme was made possible with the support of Ps Michael Laryea, and coordinating team Nana Akoto Agyapong, Enoch Agyepong and Dompe, all of PIWC Atomic.

The Praise Dance Concert of the 10th Ghana Dance Festival was in collaboration with DanceSport Ghana, Dancers & DanceSport Association of Ghana (DDASPAG), Ministry to Celebrities of PIWC, and powered by Dancetera.

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