"Acrobatic, goofy and super-fast: the biama battles redefining Ivorian dance culture
Fuelled by TikTok and street dance battles, the coupé-décalé offshoot is latest expression of Côte d’Ivoire’s pop culture"
#IvoryCoast #dance #music #culture #tiktok #africa #afrika
"Abidjan dancers showcase their talent in Ivorian pop music street battles"
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/04/biama-dance-ivorian-pop-culture-cote-d-ivoire-tik-tok
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