Celebrated Ghanaian dancer, Amofa Michael, widely known as Incredible Zigi, has shared how his journey into professional dance was initially met with resistance from his family.

Speaking on TV3’s Showbiz 360, Zigi revealed that his relatives were unsupportive at the beginning, largely because they doubted the potential of dance as a viable career path.

“...they were not supportive of it but when they got to see that dance is paying and seeing their son on television and seeing me carry a whole group of people and inspiring them, they supported it,” he said.

The turning point, he noted, came when his achievements began to reflect both financially and socially—earning him recognition on major platforms and allowing him to influence others through his craft.

Zigi added that his family now openly expresses pride in his accomplishments, often bragging about him during video calls.

“Now they are proud of me, they call me on video call and say this is my child. I am also proud now being a dancer and there is nothing more fun about making a career out of something you love doing,” he added.

Known for creating viral dance moves such as Pilolo and Kupe, Incredible Zigi has grown into a household name in Ghana’s dance scene. He is also the founder of the Afrozig Movement, a choreography group that continues to influence dance culture both locally and internationally.