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‘My life motto? Go with the flow, what’s meant to be will be’ – dancer Mufutau Yusuf

The exceptionally talented dancer was first inspired by Michael Jackson and is gearing up to perform at Dublin Dance Festival later this month

On May 19, Nigerian-born dancer Mufutau Yusuf will be showcasing Impasse, his new work-in-progress at DanceHouse as part of Dublin Dance Festival’s Originate programme. Picture: Photocall

For Mufutau Yusuf, dancing is not just his career – it’s a way of life. Born in Nigeria where Yoruba rhythms are a regular feature of social occasions, he has been “grooving” almost from the moment he could walk. At the age of nine he moved to Meath, often going by “Junior” to people who had trouble pronouncing his name.

After joining the Dublin Youth Dance Company, Yusuf’s exceptional talent was quickly spotted. He went ...