Who is Willi Ninja

Who is Willi Ninja

Aakanksha Ahire

Mid-Day
Lifestyle
By Aakanksha Ahire
Published Jun 09, 2023
Born in New York on April 12, 1961, Ninja is an American dancer, ballroom icon and an LGBTQ icon

Born in New York on April 12, 1961, Ninja is an American dancer, ballroom icon and an LGBTQ icon

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June 9 marks the anniversary of his documentary film ‘Paris in burning’ which was released on this day in 1990

June 9 marks the anniversary of his documentary film ‘Paris in burning’ which was released on this day in 1990

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He was known as the ‘godfather’ of voguing – a dance form originated in the 1980s within the LGBTQ+ community. It is a medium of expression for the community

He was known as the ‘godfather’ of voguing – a dance form originated in the 1980s within the LGBTQ+ community. It is a medium of expression for the community

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An acclaimed performer, Ninja paved a path for Black LGBTQ+ representation and acceptance in the 1980s and ’90s

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Today, Google is featuring a doodle to honour the voguing pioneer

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