Ghanaian dancer and choreographer Laud Anoo Konadu, popularly known as Dancegod Lloyd, has recounted how, despite working with top artists in Ghana, he struggled to make ends meet.

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“I got carried away with the fact that I was working with top, top artists in Ghana. I was not making any bread. I thought I was just helping, and I was making a name for myself. But I realised, there was nothing coming into my pocket,” he said in an interview on the Konnected Minds podcast.

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He added that the artists he was working with were succeeding and making money, but they sidelined him and failed to support his growth. “And these people were getting, like, amazing streams, you know, getting shows everywhere, and nobody cared about me. How I’m going to make money, they didn’t care,” he added.

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Dancegod Lloyd recently highlighted his significant role in shaping the careers of many emerging dancers in the country.

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In an appearance on Channel One TV’s The Chat, Dancegod Lloyd shared that his greatest achievement lies in mentoring new talent within the dance community.

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He mentioned influential dancers like Alo Danny, Sugar, and Latifa, among others, who have benefited from his guidance.

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“Helping others succeed is what I’m most proud of. Almost every new dancer you see today has been mentored by me,” he stated.

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As a co-founder of the Dance With Purpose Academy (DWPA), Dancegod Lloyd is now gearing up to launch a new dance school, Dance, Grow, and Live (DGL).

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He and his team have also been active in the dance scene by initiating various dance challenges featuring popular tracks such as Kidi’s ‘Lomo Lomo’ and King Promise’s ‘Terminator,’ and have showcased their talents at numerous events.

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He was crowned Dancer of the Year at the second edition of the Ghana Dance Industry (GHADI) Awards, held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the National Theatre.

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DWP Academy also took home the coveted Street Dance Group of the Year award.

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Afronitaaa and Abigail received Dance Merit Awards for their outstanding contributions as Street Dance Culture Ambassadors.

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