Bboy Lyricx Meets French Ambassador H.E. Diarra Dimé-Labille to Ghana to Advance Cultural Diplomacy and Youth Development Through Dance
Ghanaian dancer, choreographer, and President of the Breaking Federation of Ghana, Nana Tuffour Okai, popularly known as Bboy Lyricx, has met the French Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Diarra Dimé-Labille, to explore opportunities for cultural collaboration and youth development.
The meeting took place at the Embassy of France in Accra on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with discussions focusing on cultural diplomacy, performing arts, and strengthening Ghana-France cultural relations.
Bboy Lyricx, who is also the founder of the Africa Breaking Academy, shared opportunities for collaboration between the Academy, French cultural institutions and partners in Ghana.
The discussions included the development of dance festivals, biennials and major competitions, as well as opportunities for young people to pursue professional dance, creative entrepreneurship and cultural production.
They also explored the international development of breaking, an Olympic sport, and opportunities surrounding the 2027 Francophone Games in Armenia.
The engagement also highlighted the upcoming Afrobreak International Festival 2026, scheduled for November 9–22 in Accra.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
