Nour Mohammed, Egyptian multiple gold medalist and student of American University, Cairo (AUC) on Friday openly displayed her love for popular Nigerian music genre,
By Olanrewaju Akojede
Nour Mohammed, Egyptian multiple gold medalist and student of American University, Cairo (AUC) on Friday openly displayed her love for popular Nigerian music genre, Afrobeats.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mohammed danced dexterously to an Afrobeats rave song dished out by the DJ at the swimming event of the ongoing 11th All African University Games (FASU Games) in Lagos.
Mohammed’s dance steps drew the attention and admiration of her fellow swimmers ,who took turns to capture her steps with their phones.
She won four gold medals and two silver at the swimming event held at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Swimming pool.
In a chat with NAN ,the swimmer said she was a die hard -fan of Nigerian Afrobeat, adding that she was excited to listen to more of the music.
“I listen to Nigerian music a lot because I love their Afrobeats, whenever I listen to Nigerian music ,especially the new songs,I go crazy.
“I even try to sing some of the songs, although I don’t have any favourite,I listen to all because they are good.
“Whenever I hear Afrobeat music ,all my body start to move, so I dance. I dance a lot ,aside swimming.
“I am satisfied with my performance so far and I still expect to add more medals to my six medals ” he said.
Mohammed added; “It’s a pleasure coming to Nigeria where I can enjoy more of Afrobeats,” she said. (NAN)