Afriky Lolo, founded and led by Diadié Bathily, is a West African dance
non-profit corporation that is committed to bringing West African dance and
culture to the St. Louis, Missouri, community through teaching and performing.
Bathily is a Master dancer from the Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa. He immigrated
to the United States in 1998. He has a strong personal and professional desire
to share the beauty, culture and passion of West African dance with Americans,
especially African Americans.
