The Nigerian youth have been urged to adopt breakdancing by U.S. sports envoys B-Girl and Lyons in order to improve their dancing abilities and qualify for future Olympic breakdancing competitions.
Breakdancing is an officially sanctioned Olympic sport that will make its debut at the 2018 Olympic Games, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.
The pair made these remarks during their spectacular performance on Wednesday night in Abuja, which was organised by the public diplomacy branch of the U.S. embassy in association with the FAME Foundation.
B-Girl, whose actual name is Ms. Macca Malik, emphasised that young Nigerians could showcase their originality and talents and represent their country on a global platform through breakdancing.
Leading female competitor in the breakdancing community, B-Girl, emphasised the rich cultural legacy of Nigeria and pushed for young women to actively participate in the dance sport.
She claims that young people in Nigeria will participate in breakdancing in Olympic sports in accordance with international norms.
“She emphasised that Breakdancing, an officially recognised Olympic sport that will make its debut at the upcoming Olympic Games, presents a significant opportunity for Nigerian youth with its dynamic movements and creativity.”
Speaking as a representative of the deaf and hard of hearing breakdancing community, Lyons—real name: Jacob “Kujo”—also requested the federal government to fund breakdancing as a sport.
We implore the Federal Government of Nigeria to think about funding programmes and facilities for breakdancing.
“It is indisputable that these endeavours will have a significant positive impact on youth empowerment, skill enhancement, and international representation.”
According to him, developing a strong breakdancing culture in Nigeria might boost the nation’s prominence in international sports and fortify pride in the country.
The executive director of the FAME Foundation, Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello, thanked the American sports envoys for giving Nigerian breakdancers important advice on how to succeed.
We think that by providing this instruction, Nigeria can get closer to fulfilling worldwide breakdancing standards and ready its young people for Olympic competition.
The support shown by the American sports envoys serves as a reminder of the positive effects of funding a variety of artistic mediums and sports.
“This training prepares the Nigerian Breakdancers to compete successfully in future events, even though they may not compete in this year’s Olympic competition,” the spokesperson stated.