Ivory Coast's Biama boom: TikTok trend gets the nation's youth dancing
Summary
Biama is a new music and dance style that started about five years ago in Yopougon, a lively neighborhood in Ivory Coast's main city, Abidjan. This street dance has become very popular among young people, especially on TikTok, where many dancers gain millions of views and perform in Europe and Africa.Key Facts
- Biama originated in Yopougon, the poorest but most active part of Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
- It is a fast-paced dance style inspired by coupé-décalé, an older Ivorian music and dance genre.
- Unlike coupé-décalé, Biama is mainly performed outdoors and shared on social media.
- Biama is especially popular with young people from working-class backgrounds.
- The biggest Biama dancers have no major record label support but still achieve millions of TikTok views.
- Biama artists have toured across Africa and Europe, gaining international attention.
- The trend shows how social media platforms like TikTok help spread local music and dance worldwide.
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