In the year 2019, Daniel Ogbogu and Samuel Igangan went on a four day trip to Ghana, to visit Abdul Karim and skate some cool spots in Accra, the whole piece was to be filmed and documented by Daniel Ogbogu, here is what went down on that trip.

August 2021: The Shinobi Blade Clan releases some skating footage from June 2019.

The Shinobi Blade Clan, a group of passionate individuals who are bound by the love of Rollerblading. Featuring: Caleb Austin Smith, Daniel Ogbogu, Samson Omotosho & Aloma Idris.

And if you want to see more of the Shinobi Blade Clan, here is the documentary by Dom West.

STREETS OF LAGOS | (African Rollerblading Documentary) by Dom West

Shot on location in West Africa, ‘Streets of Lagos’ provides a rare insight into the lives of Nigeria’s first generation of rollerbladers. What was once a niche sport that saw widespread participation across the globe in the late 90’s has emerged in 2020 as a fringe subculture in the streets of Lagos. Originally used as a way to navigate the city’s dense traffic, today, a select few use their skates as a form of self-expression, something which can be hard to find in what is one of the toughest cities in the world.

The story is told through the eyes of Daniel Ogbogu, Lagos’ strongest up-and-coming street skater, who gives insight into the struggles of daily life in Nigeria and the strength that skating gives him. He is joined by travelling professional athlete, Brian Freeman, who seeks to nurture the sense of community amongst the youths of Lagos and to help them find sense in the chaotic world in which they live.

A Film by Dom West. Starring Daniel Ogbogu & Brian Freeman. Soundtrack: Rob Law & Music Bed. Shot on location: Lagos, Nigeria.

Check some photos & behind the scenes on Untitledfilmworks.com.au.

Muiz goes hard on the pratice rail, and unlocks a new grind trick.

Previously: Shinobi Blade Clan - June 19’ - West Africa + Streets of Lagos by Dom West - Artwork by Thespiritskater.

Michael (7) and Elijah (6) are two young South African skaters. The amount of passion and excitement this two have for skating is motivational.

When they are skating in the park, you see skateboarders clap their hands like you haven’t seen all day. I’m excited to be lucky enough to have this two around me and I’m hoping to have a lot more kids joining them soon! - Ricardo Lino.

Michael and Elijah both skate USD Transformer Skates.

Long time Xsjado supporter and South African super skater Earl Abrahams teams up with Greg Fraser for a topnotch au revoir to Xsjado’s last release, the XSJADO FAREWELL skate. Get those blades in your favorite skate shop as long as they are available.

More infos soon on the future resurrection/ transformation of Xsjado to Shadow under the umbrella of USD skates. Skates: Xsjado Farewell PB with Kizer Level 3.1 frames. Video: Greg Fraser. Location: Capetown, South Africa.

It is such an honor to announce the release of “The Files of Abraham (Portfolio of an African Inline Skater)” that myself and Greg Fraser has been working on for the past 4 years! - Earl Abrahams.

A short inline skating piece set in the culturally rich and diverse Cape Town, the mother city of Southern Africa and home to Earl Abrahams who is probably the most active mixed discipline inline skater in Africa.

Many days of inspiration channeled into the pursuit of acquiring uniquely synchronized captures between skater and cameraman were the ingredients that were used to create the the files of Abraham, a reduction of the coolest moments we recorded from the recent past.

The Files of Abraham - Portfolio of an African Inline Skater.

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