| Fellowship Participant – Nana Tuffour Okai |
Fellowship ParticipantsISPA Global Fellow · 2027
Nana Tuffour OkaiCreative Director | Independent
Ghana
Nana Tuffour Okai, professionally known as Bboy Lyricx, is a Ghanaian performing artist, cultural entrepreneur, curator, and pioneer of the Afrobreak movement. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Africa Breaking Academy, President of the Ghana Breaking Federation, and CEO of Afro Break Concepts Limited. Through his work advances African Breaking and Hip-Hop culture as platforms for artistic excellence, youth empowerment, cultural diplomacy, and creative economy development presented at leading international festivals and collaborative platforms across Africa and Europe. Lyricx has curated, performed, and facilitated artistic exchanges, festivals, and workshops throughout Africa and Europe, collaborating with cultural institutions, festivals, and international partners. His practice bridges African heritage with contemporary urban performance, creating spaces for intercultural dialogue and community transformation. He holds a BA in Integrated Business Studies (Management), and his current work focuses on strengthening Africa's dance ecosystem through research, leadership, and cross-continental collaboration, positioning the performing arts as a catalyst for social innovation, cultural exchange, and sustainable creative development. Thank you to ISPA's Global Challenge Campaign Fund donors for their generous support of the Global Fellowship Program. Learn how you can support ISPA Fellows. |