Skip to content

Shine Magazine

a different lifestyle

Connect with Us

Social menu is not set. You need to create menu and assign it to Social Menu on Menu Settings.

Primary Menu
  • General
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Travel
  • Fashion
    • Apparel
    • Beauty
    • Jewerly
    • Watchmaking
  • Beauty
  • Health and Wellness
    • Health
    • Fitness
      • Cardio workouts
      • Fitness challenges
      • Strength training
      • Workout routines
      • Yoga and pilates
      • Mental health awareness
      • Stress management
    • Sports
  • Culture
  • Home decoration
  • World
  • Stories
  • Technology
    • Science
    • Mecanic
  • News

Nana Crawford’s Journey from Criticism to Dance Empowerment

Nana Crawford, a 38-year-old samba dancer, transformed criticism into empowerment, becoming an online sensation while promoting body positivity and encouraging others to pursue their passions.
MyShine October 30, 2024 1 min read
samba-dancer

Nana Crawford, 38, began samba dancing to boost her confidence, but faced harsh criticism regarding her weight. Initially, cruel remarks suggesting that her size hindered her dancing led her to question her abilities. Despite the setbacks, Crawford persisted and, five years later, has become a professional dance fitness instructor, amassing 19 million views on social media with her Afro-Brazilian dance clips.

Born in Ghana and residing in England, Crawford joined a samba group in February 2020, aiming to embrace her body and enhance self-confidence. Sharing her journey online opened the door to unsolicited negative feedback, yet she transformed these comments into motivation to defy expectations. Research supports the health benefits of samba, revealing significant improvements in fitness and body composition for dancers.

Now an internet sensation with over 212,000 followers, Crawford regularly performs at the Notting Hill Carnival and uses her platform to advocate for body positivity. She emphasizes that everyone should pursue their passions regardless of body shape, aiming to inspire others who feel insecure. Her supportive online community has rallied around her, celebrating her journey and message of resilience.

Continue Reading

Previous: Office Attire Debate: TikToker Challenges HR’s Fashion Critique
Next: UAE Implements New Traffic Law Emphasizing Safe Driving and First Aid

Related Stories

articleshow
3 min read
  • News

Chinese Competitors Challenge Tesla’s Self-Driving Ambitions

MyShine June 20, 2025
articleshow
3 min read
  • News

Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch Sparks Investor Excitement

MyShine June 20, 2025
62cd43152f1b95f97e15fc3ffa75a54d
4 min read
  • News

Tesla’s Robotaxi Moment: Will Elon Musk Deliver?

MyShine June 20, 2025

Trending News

Radiation d’une société : quelles conséquences juridiques et fiscales? pexels-photo-8102746 1
  • Fashion
  • Travel

Radiation d’une société : quelles conséquences juridiques et fiscales?

June 30, 2025
Seasonal Beauty Tips: How to Adjust Your Routine Year-Round pexels-photo-1708898 2
  • General

Seasonal Beauty Tips: How to Adjust Your Routine Year-Round

June 26, 2025
Quick and Easy Beauty Hacks for Busy Women on the Go – WordPress pexels-photo-8031807 3
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Health and Wellness

Quick and Easy Beauty Hacks for Busy Women on the Go – WordPress

June 26, 2025
Eco-Friendly Beauty: Sustainable Tips for a Greener Glam Routine pexels-photo-6621497 4
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Health and Wellness

Eco-Friendly Beauty: Sustainable Tips for a Greener Glam Routine

June 26, 2025
The Power of Self-Care: Beauty Tips for Inner and Outer Radiance pexels-photo-9219020 5
  • General

The Power of Self-Care: Beauty Tips for Inner and Outer Radiance

June 26, 2025
popular tags
  • WordPress
  • 2025 technology trends
  • Imagination
  • gastronomy
  • fintech innovations
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter

You may have missed

pexels-photo-8102746
3 min read
  • Fashion
  • Travel

Radiation d’une société : quelles conséquences juridiques et fiscales?

MyShine June 30, 2025
pexels-photo-1708898
3 min read
  • General

Seasonal Beauty Tips: How to Adjust Your Routine Year-Round

MyShine June 26, 2025
pexels-photo-8031807
3 min read
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Health and Wellness

Quick and Easy Beauty Hacks for Busy Women on the Go – WordPress

MyShine June 26, 2025
pexels-photo-6621497
2 min read
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Health and Wellness

Eco-Friendly Beauty: Sustainable Tips for a Greener Glam Routine

MyShine June 26, 2025

Recent Posts

  • Radiation d’une société : quelles conséquences juridiques et fiscales?
  • Seasonal Beauty Tips: How to Adjust Your Routine Year-Round
  • Quick and Easy Beauty Hacks for Busy Women on the Go – WordPress
  • Eco-Friendly Beauty: Sustainable Tips for a Greener Glam Routine
  • The Power of Self-Care: Beauty Tips for Inner and Outer Radiance

Tags

30-day push-up challenge 2025 advancements 2025 education trends 2025 finance 2025 health 2025 innovations 2025 Sustainability 2025 technology trends 2025 travel 2025 wellness art galleries automotive lifestyle beauty inspirations beginner fitness Beyond Stars Bitcoin Bitcoin future Celestial Boundaries cognitive science Constellations Cosmic Creativity Cosmic Dreams Cosmos cryptocurrency diversity in Europe Emerging Trends fintech innovations future of space exploration Galaxies gastronomy human imagination Imagination Imagining the Universe Infinite Universe innovations in space mindfulness Night Sky Pilates space exploration stargazing storytelling strength training WordPress workout routines Yoga
Copyright © All rights reserved. | MoreNews by AF themes.