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26 I Dancing is My Superpower I Lisa Quama

Episode Summary

Meet Lisa Quama, a 21-year-old Ghanaian dancer and content creator who's redefining the dance scene in Africa. In this episode, Lisa shares her remarkable journey from using dance to navigate high school politics to becoming one of Ghana's top five female dancers and a social media sensation.

Episode Notes

Episode Highlights:

• Lisa reveals how she used dance as her "superpower" to avoid bullying in boarding school, eventually becoming an entertainment prefect
• The viral uniform dance video that got her suspended but inadvertently helped change perceptions about dance in Ghana
• Breaking into a male-dominated dance style while staying true to herself and challenging gender norms
• How COVID-19 transformed the dance industry in Ghana and created new opportunities for artists
• Her pride in achieving financial independence through dance at a young age, including buying her own car
• Balancing family expectations (coming from a family of bankers) with her passion for dance
• Her views on marriage, relationships, and focusing on personal growth at her age
• Future aspirations including choreographing for international brands and advancing her education

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Connect with Lisa: 

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Tiktok Lisa Quama

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Curator & Host: Aya Chebbi

Producer: Omom Mbu-Ogar

Graphic Designer & Audio engineer.: Kenechukwu Nwachukwu

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