Oulouy

Born on the Ivory Coast and based in Barcelona, Oulouy is one of the key choreographers of African descent in the global street dance landscape. His artistic career as a dancer, choreographer, teacher and artistic director has taken him to work on all continents of the globe. As a performer he has received a double nomination as best male dancer of the year (2022) by the Catalan Performing Arts Critique Awards and the Dansacat Awards. His awarded novel work Black (2020, Africa Moment) has become an impactful, iconic piece presented on numerous stages including Suzanne Dellal Centre in Tel Aviv, Dampfzentrale in Switzerland, Festival GREC de Barcelona. Black was selected as a recommended show by the Spanish National Network of Public Theatres, Auditoriums, Circuits and Festivals, making Oulouy the first black African choreographer to receive such recognition.

In 2022, Africa Moment produced and premiered Afrikan Party, a futuristic ode to Africa, with his international crew Supa Rich Kids. To date, Afrikan Party has been seen in Spain, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Germany. Oulouy combines his choreographic work with mentoring and community projects worldwide. He is the founder and curator of the international festival OYOFE, which is dedicated to street culture, and the co-founder and co-director of the media project I love this dance, dedicated to street dance.