Dancegod Lloyd

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Dancegod Lloyd
Born
Laud Anoo Konadu

(1992-05-25) 25 May 1992 (age 32)
NationalityGhanaian
Education Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School
Occupation dancer
Career
Current groupDance Grow Live 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, and founder of Dance Grow Live Academy (DGL Academy). In 2020, he performed in Beyonce's "Already" music video, which featured Shatta Wale. [2] In 2023, he featured in a major commercial by Fly With Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

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Early life

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

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 former manager, Quables, and former 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]

Original dances

Shoo — is a song by Kwamz and Flava but Dancegod Lloyd is credited to have created the dance steps. [9]

Discography

Singles

Music video appearances

References

  1. BellaNaija.com (3 August 2020). "We Can't Get Enough of these 5 Afrobeat Dancers". BellaNaija. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  2. "Dancegod Lloyd narrates how he got selected for 'Black is King' video – MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  3. Sagoe, Margaret (28 February 2019). "#Emergers2019: Get To Know Dancegod Lloyd". Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Admin. "Video: Dancegod Lloyd explains how he created 'Shoo' dance move | MzGeeGh". Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  7. Sagoe, Margaret (28 February 2019). "#Emergers2019: Get To Know Dancegod Lloyd". Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  8. "Dancegod Lloyd Appears On BBCNews (Video)". GhGossip. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  9. Wonderland Staff (21 May 2020). "The 10 Best Afrobeats Dance Routines To Learn During This Lockdown". Wonderland. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  10. "DOWNLOAD: Dancegod LLoyd – Sika ft Medikal". GhGossip. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  11. "Afrobeast, Dancegod lloyd on fire with new single titled 'Corner der'". GhanaWeb. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  12. "Dancegod Lloyd: Ghanaian dancer with crew featured in Beyonce's 'Black Is King' film (WATCH)". Pulse Ghana. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2021.