Some individuals possess a natural talent for moving their bodies, particularly their legs, in sync with the rhythm of music.
Being a gifted dancer is one thing, but mastering the legwork is another.
The legwork dance is a style that originated in Nigeria years ago and has since become a staple in the mainstream dance and music industry.
While many people in Nigeria perform the legwork dance, some are exceptionally skilled at it.
In this post, we will present the top 10 best dancers in Nigeria known for their impressive legwork, and we trust you’ll be excited to share this fascinating post with your friends and loved ones.
Here is our list of the top ten dancers in Nigeria, renowned for their extraordinary legwork.
1. Poco lee
You can describe Poco Lee‘s legwork skills as when legwork goes from LASU to Harvard University and then relocate back to Nigeria. whenever you see Poco Lee dancing, you may not be able to help but ask yourself how the hell does the timing of his leg movement creates the most fun-to-watch legwork dance ever. even is one supposed to be called a legwork originator.
Lee is one of Nigeria’s most prominent dancers. He progressed from being a street dancer to becoming one of Nigeria’s most well-known dancers. He became famous after a dance video of him performing the popular current routines Zanku and Legwork at an event. The one-minute movie quickly went viral online, appearing on the profiles of various celebrities, and attracting dance pioneer Zlatan Ibile, who quickly teamed up with him and enlisted his help in the video for the song Zanku.
Is Poco lee the best dancer in Nigeria?
Yes, currently now Poco lee is the best and ever defeat on a dancing challenge. Poco lee has also been nominated for many award due to his best talent in dance and ability to bring a new style of dance. Poco lee rank as 1 to 3 best dancer in Africa and is currently the richest dancer in Africa.
Short Note About his Biography
Iweh Pascal Odinaka was born on October 21, 1996, but better known as Poco Lee, the dancer and hype man started dancing as a child. Raised alongside his four siblings in Ojo area of Lagos State by their parents Mr Kenneth and Augustina Iweh little did Poco Lee know fate was preparing him for a great destiny in life.
No doubt, he deserves the number 1 spot on this list.
2. Tee Dollar
Terrence Davis, widely known as Tee Dollar, emerges as a sensational 22-year-old dance virtuoso hailing from the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria. Born into a family where the art of dance is a legacy, Tee Dollar’s destiny was set ablaze by the rhythmic footsteps of his professional dancer parents. Surrounded by the enchanting aura of dance from his earliest days, Tee Dollar not only embraced the art but also ignited a passionate love affair with its mesmerizing rhythm and captivating movements.
3. Lil Smart
This is another talented dancer in Nigeria’s music scene. however, he was first discovered by Naira Marley on Instagram because he always raps the Malian president in is every of his dance activities on social media.
Short Note About his Biography
Lil Smart’s real name is Idowu Smart Emmanuel. He was born on 5th March 1998 and he is 25 years old as of 2023. He grew up with his parents in Lagos but his state-of-origin is Ogun state, Ifo Abeokuta precisely.
4. Zlatan
Popularized the Legwork dance in Nigeria with the song, Zanku.
Towards the end of 2018, Zlatan released a single titled “Zanku”, with a new dance routine of the same name. On 3 November 2019, he released his debut studio album Zanku, an acronym for Zlatan Abeg No Kill Us. The artiste claimed in 2020 that it was his dream to become a footballer, not a musician.
Zlatan is a very good dancer and a multi-talented artist. His skill set in dancing contributed to his fast growth in the music industry.
If you ever wondered why Zlatan suddenly rose above Oladips and other talented acts he started with, don’t stress yourself, it is his ability to “Gbese” and “Gbebody”.
Short Note About His Biography
Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael born 19 December, 1994, known professionally as Zlatan Ibile, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, musician and dancer. In 2014, he won the Airtel-sponsored One Mic talent show held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Towards the end of 2018, Zlatan released a single titled “Zanku”, with a new dance routine of the same name. On 3 November 2019, he released his debut studio album Zanku, an acronym for Zlatan Abeg No Kill Us.
5. Crispdal
Chinye Elijah, popularly known as Crispdal, is a celebrated Nigerian TikTok sensation and content creator, enchanting millions of followers with his captivating slow-motion dance videos. Boasting an impressive fan base of over 7 million on TikTok and nearly 500,000 on Instagram, Crispdal has firmly positioned himself as a prominent figure in the dynamic realm of social media.
Short Biography of Crispdal
Having come into the world on November 18th, 1996, Crispdal is presently 26 years old, eagerly anticipating the celebration of his 27th birthday later this year in November. His dynamic and spirited performances have garnered him considerable popularity and a devoted fan following.
6. Pinkie Debbie
Pinkie Debbie is a Nigerian professional dancer and Guinness records breaker of the longest dancing marathon in 2017.
When legwork became a popular dance style in Nigeria, Debbie was one of the first set of Nigerian dancers that were so good at it.
She has worked with several music artists on music videos and on many occasions she will showcase her dance skills on IG for the delight of her fans.
7. Incredible Noble
Incredible Noble who is dancer and comedian was popularly known as Baba Noble. He was know for his energetic and fantastic legworks.
Incredible Noble is among the crew and member of the same group with Tee Dollar before everyone of take off.
Short Biography of Incredible Noble
Incredible Noble is currently known as Baba Noble for now and his real name are not yet to be confirm for now. Incredible Noble was born in the year 1996 in Oshodi, Lagos Island Nigeria. His childhood was not totally best and it was reported that his parents at some time got angry with him for being a dancer.
8. Sydney Talker
He specializes in comedy skits making but it is a known fact that Sydney is a mad-ass dancer. Dancing constitutes more than 40% of his social media activities when he first started building his brand. His eye-catchy legwork dance moves have helped in giving a good number of Nigerian songs massive publicity.
Short Note About His Biography
Sydney Egere, best know professionally as Sydney talker, He was born on October 12th 1995, he is 28-year-old as of 2023. The young Instagram comedian, Sydney talker hails from Edo state. However, he was born and bred in Lagos, Nigeria.
9. Blessed son Tunmise
Tumise seems to be the youngest dancer in Nigeria.
His legwork dancing talent caught the attention of Poco Lee and some other Nigerian celebrities on social media last year. most of the time they use to compare him with poco lee by his video bayside poco lee’s video
The service of Tumise has been employed on many musical videos.
Tumise is currently one of the youngest best ever seen talented dancers in Nigeria.
10. Purple Speedy
Peace Pever Anpee who is professionally known as Purple Speedy, she is a popular Nigerian Tik Toker, model and social medial influencer.
Purple Speedy amassed global popularity by sharing skit and dance video on tiktok she also get people attention by posting fashion, beauty lip-sync picture on Instagram.
Short Biography Of Purple Speedy
PurpleSpeedy who’s real name is Peace Pever Anpee was born on 10th, December 1998, she is Igbo ethic and she grew up Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria from family of Mr. Pever Terhile and Miss. Pever Ishughun
11. Destiney Boy
He is a young talented singer from Agege Lagos Nigeria.
Destiny Boy is no doubt he is a skillful dancer which is a great addition to his musical talent.
As young as he is, the energy he brings on stage whenever he is performing is second to none.
Short Note About His biography
13-year-old fuji pop artiste came on to the radar with the release of a cover to Davido‘s hit single, ‘If’, which has since gone viral and creating a lot of buzz for the young wannabe superstar.
Also he’s a viral social media sensation that a lot of music lovers are paying attention to his talent. He became famous after releasing one of Davido’s hit songs “If”. the fuji singer makes most of his income from sales of his songs and performance at shows, Destiny Boy has an estimated net worth of $25,000.
