Before President Goodluck Jonathan visited Kano at the hour hoodlums whisked away 276 girls, I had not heard of Azonto, a popular dance rooted in African rhythm and domesticated by local maestros. It ...

Azonto, a vibrant music genre and dance style that emerged in Ghana in 2010 and beyond, became a cultural phenomenon for Ghanaians all over the world. Recognised for its fast tempo, heavy percussion, ...

The dances are often very simple at the base level, with freestyle options that have the potential to catapult a song (and a dancer) to new heights. With endless ways to showcase individuality, there ...