Anthony Madu’s journey is a captivating story of change, progression, belief, and belonging. In telling his story, Anthony’s desire is to introduce and expose more of Nigeria to ballet and hopefully inspire other young men and women in Nigeria to pursue ballet.
His inspiring story is the subject of a moving new documentary named Madu, which debuted on the opening night of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on 7 February 2024, then on Disney+ on 29 March 2024. The documentary captures Anthony’s story after being discovered through a viral 44-second video that was posted online in 2020 and garnered over 16 million views.
Who Is Anthony Madu? Biography & Parents Details
Anthony Madu is a Ballet Dancer from Lagos, Nigeria, who was the subject of a viral video that led to him being offered a scholarship. As per records, a 44-second video posted online in 2020 of him pirouetting barefoot in the rain was watched more than 16 million times. Meanwhile, he is now in his third year at the prestigious Elmhurst Ballet School. Apart from that, Anthony Madu is yet to have a Wikipedia page.
Anthony Madu was born Anthony Mmesoma Madu to his mother, Ifeoma Madu, and his father, whose name is yet to be available in the public media, in Lagos, Nigeria. As per records, his mother still lives in Lagos. Moreover, his family moved to a different neighborhood of the city so he could attend the Lagos Leap Dance Academy. Meanwhile, Anthony Madu grew up along with his brother and sister, whose name is yet to be available in the public media.
Anthony Madu enjoys celebrating his birthday in June every year with his family and friends. Moreover, he was born in June 2009 which makes him 14 years old at the time of writing. Looking at his date of birth, the ballet dancer has Gemini or Cancer as his zodiac or birth sign.
Meanwhile, Anthony Madu was born to his parents in Lagos, Nigeria, he holds Nigerian nationality. Apart from that, he comes from a family of African ethnic background and follows Christianity as his religion.
Concerning his educational journey, he is currently a third-year student at the prestigious Elmhurst Ballet School. At the age of 14, Anthony Madu looks fabulous in his height of 5 feet and 7 inches with a decent weight.
Anthony Madu Wikipedia Details
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Date Of Birth: June Birth Year: 2009 |
Father: N/A Mother: Ifeoma Madu |
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Age: 14 years old |
Siblings: few Brother and Sister |
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Zodiac Sign: Gemini or Cancer |
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Birth Place: Lagos, Nigeria |
Married Date: N/A |
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Nationality: Nigerian |
Wife: N/A |
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Religion: Christian |
Children: N/A |
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Ethnicity: African |
Profession: Ballet Dancer |
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Height: 5 feet and 7 inches |
Net worth: N/A |
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Weight: Decent |
Wikipedia: No |
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Education: Student |
Instagram: N/A |
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College: Elmhurst Ballet School |
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Where Is Anthony Madu Now?
Anthony Madu is currently in the United Kingdom and is attending Elmhurst Ballet School. He was offered a 7-year scholarship from London’s Elmhurst Ballet School where his dream as a ballet’s principal dancer could come true. At the end of his first year, Madu was evaluated by his teachers and learned he would be able to continue classes As per records, he had learned early on in Nigeria to ignore the bullying aimed at a boy doing ballet.
Apart from that, his ambitions have also caught the attention of Calvin Royal III, the third African-American ballet dancer to rise to the rank of principal with the American Ballet Theatre, and Anthony's inspiration.