Social media is flooded with music and dance content. It has become one of the main ways people discover dancers, both amateur and professional, from around the world, whether they are taking part in the latest dance trend or building loyal audiences through original performances.
Dancers showcase a wide range of styles, from hip-hop and contemporary to Afrobeats, belly dance, and Bollywood-inspired choreography. Social media has also transformed the entertainment industry, allowing dancers to engage directly with audiences and gain visibility beyond traditional casting channels.
Many dancers now use platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to build large followings, secure brand partnerships, and book professional opportunities. This digital shift has enabled dancers to create, share, and monetise their work on a global scale.
Many Sudanese dancers, both amateur and professional, have become part of this growing movement, using social media to showcase their talent and connect with wider audiences.
The Sudanist has curated a list of talented Sudanese dancers based across the world to demonstrate the rising potential of this growing community and possibly help you get on your feet and move too.
Note: Due to the ongoing war in Sudan, an estimated 12 to 14 million people have been displaced, with more than one million seeking refuge in Egypt, including many Sudanese dancers and artists.
AFRO SD
AFRO SD is a Sudanese Afro dancer and performer based in Cairo, Egypt. He is one the dancers in Eman Elshareef’s and Essam Satti’s “Milena”. The Afro dancer commonly performs in dance videos and collaborations with various Sudanese and Egyptian dancers. She commonly performs in dance videos and collaborations with various Sudanese and Egyptian dancers in Egypt.
Social media: Instagram @afrosdd, YouTube @Afrosdd, Threads @afrosdd, TikTok @afrosdd
Amira Goma
Amira Goma, also known as Amira Batoosh, is a Sudanese Afro dancer and choreographer based in Cairo, Egypt. As a former member of AFRO 249, she often dances with her former members such as Muhannad Albanyzy.
Social media: Instagram @amira_batoosh_99, Threads @amira_batoosh_99
Asmaa Tarek
Asmaa Tarek is a Afro dancer, performer and instructor based in Cairo, Egypt. She is a member of AFRO Zool Dance. She works as an instructor Adam Dance Studio, and commonly holds Afro dance classes and workshops, and partakes in Afro dance projects.
Social media: Instagram @asmaa_tarekkk
Justen Bekoo
Justen Bekoo is a Sudanese dance duo based in Egypt. The two who seem to be brothers – Yousif Tamir and young boy – love dance and post dance videos from trends to their own inspirations. With around only 10 posts on Instagram, they have already gained nearly 50,000 followers. They’re more active and popular on TikTok with over 335,000 followers and over 3.3 million likes.
Social media: Instagram @justen.bek0o, Threads @justen.bek0o, TikTok @justen_bek0og, Snapchat snapchat.com/t/JXxYUki8
Le Soula
Le Soula is a Sudanese dancer and performer based in Egypt. The Afro dancer commonly performs in dance videos and collaborations with various Sudanese and Egyptian dancers especially Moayid Adam, also known as “Afro Ninjago”. She has also appeared alongside artists such as Nigerian singer and songwriter Naira Marley.
Social media: Instagram @afrolesoula, Threads @afrolesoula
Moayid Adam
Moayid Adam, also known as “Afro Ninjago,” is a Sudanese dancer, choreographer, and dance trainer based in Egypt. He performs in dance videos and collaborations with various Sudanese and Egyptian dancers including Le Soula and Asmaa Tarek, among others. He has also appeared alongside artists such as Nigerian singer and songwriter Naira Marley. He is also a member of the dance crew AFRO Zool Dance.
Social media: Instagram @afroninjago, Threads @afroninjago
Muhannad Albanyzy
Muhannad Mohammed Albanyzy is an Afro dancer who was previously a member of the dance crews AFRO 249 and The Hunters Crew. He performs in dance competitions and appears in dance videos alongside Sudanese and Egyptian dancers.
Social media: Instagram @hanody_afro_249, Threads @hanody_afro_249
Omar Sharef
Omar Sharef, also known as “Villian Omar,” is a Sudanese dancer, performer, and choreographer based in Hurghada, Egypt. He is the founder of the dance crew AFRO Zool Dance.He is active in various dance competitions, performances, and stage shows, where he showcases Afro dance and performance choreography.
Social media: Instagram @villain_omar, Threads @villain_omar
Omnia Adam
Omnia Adam, also known as “Black Queen,” is a Sudanese dancer, choreographer, and model based in Egypt. She is known for her work in Afro dance and choreography. She choreographed the dance for Eman Al Shareef’s and Esam Satti’s track Milena. She is a former member of the dance crew AFRO 249 and still performs with former members, including Amira Goma. Omnia Adam has also built a strong social media presence, with a large following on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
Social media: Instagram @black_queen, TikTok @black_queen
Rihab Nubi
Rihab is a Sudanese contemporary dancer based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Her talent has led to collaborations with brands such as Valentino and Vans, and she has been featured in Dazed MENA, a youth-focused style and culture publication in the Middle East and North Africa. She is also a crocheter and recently launched her own crochet brand, Nasnusa. nasnusa.com.
Social media: rihabnubi.com, Instagram @riinubi
Salam Abdullah
Salam Abdullah is a Sudanese dancer, model, and singer. She is currently on a hiatus, but remains well-known within Sudan’s music and dance scene. She has appeared in music videos for Niile’s Fkl3b as well as DJ Teddy Jam & SAL featuring REXUS’s ZOLA.
Social media: Instagram @badgyalpeaceofficial
Shada
Shada (Shaza) is a 27-year-old Sudanese-German professional dancer and singer based in Frankfurt, Germany. She is an award-winning performer with experience in different dance styles, including street dance, battle dance, and freestyle.
She has been part of a dance crew called Who Cares and has appeared on TV talent shows such as Got to Dance and The X Factor. As a singer, she performs pop and R&B music.
Social media: Instagram @justsayshada
StickzNice
StickzNice is a Sudanese afro dancer based in Egypt. He is a member of the dance crew AFRO Zool Dance and performs in various dance battles and stage shows.
Social media: Instagram @stickz96nice, TikTok @6tickz..9ice
Other honourable mentions
- AFRO 249 A Sudanese dance group with four dancers based in Cairo, Egypt, who dance a mix of styles, specialising in African dance and Afrobeats. They are currently in hiatus, but have competed in dance competitions such as NBA Africa Got Talent. Instagram @afro_2_four_9_
- AFRO Zool Dance A Sudanese dance crew based in Hurghada, Egypt. They host dance workshops, battles, live shows, and dance classes. Instagram @afro_zool
- MC Dance Sudanese dancer. Instagram @000m.c.dance
