Shalom Obi

Name: Shalom Obi
Age: 21
Nationality: Nigeria
Currently residing: Lagos Nigeria
Profession: Model
Salsa Style: Salsa Advanced Dancer

How long have you been dancing for? Three years approximately

What made you start with salsa? Because salsa is a unique dance. I just fell in love with it, and never looked back since.

Where do you take your lessons? In my hometown Lagos, Nigeria

What is your best salsa memory? Meeting my boyfriend in my salsa class. Needless to say things got pretty heated :)

What is your worst salsa experience? Like most people, I can't actually think of one.

What are the best salsa tips you have for men and women dancing salsa? Just flow with the music and you'll be ok

Which salsa dancer/teacher/choreographer inspires you? My dance instructors Vodina and Dagogo. They are superb!

What inspires you on the dance floor? Good, dancable salsa music. And a great dance - Though I dance salsa for fun, but I don't mind going for a salsa competition *wink*

Which song will get you up on the dance floor? Africando song - AISHA

Where do you see salsa going in 5 years from now? Because salsa is unique, I see salsa spreading out all over the world not just Nigeria or Africa.

Lastly, if there was one salsa wish you could make, what would that be? My wish right now is that on my wedding day-  salsa will be the dance for the day.