Renowned Ghanaian dancer Champion Rolie began his dance journey in 2017, receiving a modest GH¢50 for his first performance.
Despite initial challenges, he persevered and has since thrived financially through his craft, crediting divine favor for his success.
Rolie acknowledged the improved status of Ghana’s dance scene, attributing progress to dedicated dancers like Dancegod Lloyd and Incredible Zigi.
He highlighted the transformation of dance into a lucrative profession compared to earlier years, emphasizing that dance now commands respect and attracts aspiring talents.
The prominence of dance in Ghana received a significant boost following the success of Abigail and Afronitaaa at the 2024 Britain’s Got Talent, further elevating its cultural significance.
“We all want dance to be something recognizable. Gone are the days when people did not respect dance. People like Incredible Zigi, Dancegod Lloyd, and other amazing dancers have worked so hard to put dance in people’s minds.
“Now every kid wants to dance, it started from somewhere, and we have come this far so it’s all about hard work. Dance pays now and it’s better. When I started in 2017, my first pay was GH¢50. Now, by the grace of God, I have signed big contracts, so on my side, I would say it pays,” he told Anita Akuffo during an interview on TV3.
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