Dancegod Lloyd
Dancegod Lloyd | |
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| Born | Laud Anoo Konadu 25 May 1992 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Education | Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School |
| Occupation | dancer |
| Career | |
| Current group | Departed from DWP Academy |
Laud Anoo Konadu (born 25 May 1992), known professionally as Dancegod Lloyd, is a Ghanaian dancer, dance coach, and choreographer.[1] He is a co-founder of the dance school, DWP academy. In 2020, he performed in Beyonce's "Already" music video, which featured Shatta Wale.[2]
Early life
[edit]Laud Anoo Konadu was born on 25 May 1992 in a town called Kibi in the Eastern region of Ghana. He had his basic school education at Solidarity International School and later attended Presbyterian Boys Senior High School in Accra.[3] He is born to Mr. Theophilus Konadu, his father and Mrs. Agnes Konadu, his mother.[4]
Career
[edit]He has performed in several music videos, including "Already" by Beyonce, "See Brother" by Patoranking, and "Shoo" by Kwamz and Flava.[5][6][7]
In 2017, Dancegod and his manager, Quables, and dance partner, Afro Beast, initiated a charitable group called "Dance With Purpose Academy," which was aimed at helping young, talented dancers on the street.[8] Dance with Purpose Academy has dancers like Endurance Grand, Richael, Real Cesh, Energetic Tymlez, Demzy Baye, Lisa Quam and Afronitaaa.[9][10] These are the known dancers, out of more or less than 200 dancers signed up at Dwp Academy; there are many others out there.
Original dances
[edit]Shoo — is a song by Kwamz and Flava but Dancegod Lloyd is credited to have created the dance steps.[11]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]- "Sika" featuring Medikal[12]
- "Corner Der" X DWP Academy, Afrobeast
- "Eheati" X DWP Academy, Afrobeast [13]
Music video appearances
[edit]- "Already" by Beyonce, Shatta Wale, Major Lazor (2019) [14]
References
[edit]- ^ BellaNaija.com (3 August 2020). "We Can't Get Enough of these 5 Afrobeat Dancers". BellaNaija. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ "Dancegod Lloyd narrates how he got selected for 'Black is King' video – MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ Sagoe, Margaret (28 February 2019). "#Emergers2019: Get To Know Dancegod Lloyd". Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ Ababio, Jesse (15 May 2020). "How The Lockdown Reconnected DancegodLloyd With His Family". Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ Lamptey, Edwin (31 July 2020). "Another win for Ghana as Dancegod Lloyd and crew feature in Already video". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ Admin. "Video: Dancegod Lloyd explains how he created 'Shoo' dance move | MzGeeGh". Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ Sagoe, Margaret (28 February 2019). "#Emergers2019: Get To Know Dancegod Lloyd". Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ "Dancegod Lloyd Appears On BBCNews (Video)". GhGossip. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ "Afronitaaa Biography And Net Worth, Real Age, Dancer, Boyfriend, Parents, Nationality, Stargyal". 4 October 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- ^ "Endurance Grand Biography And Net Worth, Age, Nationality, Country, Parents, Boyfriend, State". 4 October 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- ^ Staff, Wonderland (21 May 2020). "The 10 Best Afrobeats Dance Routines To Learn During This Lockdown". Wonderland. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "DOWNLOAD: Dancegod LLoyd – Sika ft Medikal". GhGossip. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Afrobeast, Dancegod lloyd on fire with new single titled 'Corner der'". GhanaWeb. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Dancegod Lloyd: Ghanaian dancer with crew featured in Beyonce's 'Black Is King' film (WATCH)". Pulse Ghana. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
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