Dubbed Nigeria's viral ballet dancer, 13-year-old Anthony Madu's life has changed beyond recognition over the last three years after his dance moves and internet fame catapulted him from his modest home in Lagos to one of the UK's most prestigious ballet schools.
Dubbed Nigeria 's viral ballet dancer , 13-year-old Anthony Madu's life has changed beyond recognition over the last three years after his dance moves and internet fame catapulted him from his modest home in Lagos to one of the UK's most prestigious ballet schools. It was his dance teacher who filmed the young boy in June 2020 as he practised pirouettes barefoot in the rain.
Afterwards, he uploaded the video to social media where it caught the eye of Hollywood actress Viola Davis who shared it to her huge following on Twitter, now known as X -It led to Anthony being offered a scholarship at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at the American Ballet Theatre. However, Covid-19 restrictions at the time meant the training had to take place online. It was then that Anthony was given a chance to study at Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham - which had seemed to him an unattainable dream. "So when I got the scholarship, I was surprised but really happy," the teenager, who has now been at Elmhurst for just over a year, tells the BB
Nigeria Ballet Dancer Scholarship UK Ballet School Internet Fame Dance Moves
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Unknowable Skomota: A Phenomenon and an EnigmaSkomota is a phenomenon and an enigma - one of those mysteries of life that stare you in the face, yet you cannot make sense of them. Despite not being a dancing sensation or a musician, the Skomota dance has gone viral and evokes joy in observers.
Read more »
Photographer Lungisani Mjaji Captures South African StoriesLungisani Mjaji, a photographer from South Africa, discusses his passion for capturing the beauty of his home province and his focus on broader South African and global stories. He also emphasizes the importance of collaboration in artistic evolution and the impact of going viral on social media.
Read more »
Angolan musician's journey from rock band to literary universeThe sizzling electronic dance music from Angola that his band, the MTV Europe Music award-winning Buraka Som Sistema, is known for. But it’s also about how music is a vector for culture and society.
Read more »
Actress Candice Modiselle Mentors Young Thespians in Scholarship ProgrammeActress and social entrepreneur, Candice Modiselle, mentors young thespians in the ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme, marking a full circle moment for her. The Nedbank Arts Affinity has contributed over R25 million to arts, culture, and heritage development initiatives in South Africa since 1994.
Read more »
The Role of Parents in Preparing Children for a New School YearAn education expert emphasizes the importance of parents in preparing children for a new school year and the challenges it brings.
Read more »
Challenges in South Africa's Education SectorPaul Esterhuizen, CEO of School-Days, discusses the trends impacting education in South Africa, including budget cuts and inadequate infrastructure.
Read more »