VIDEO: Yoruba man wows audience with Bata dance at World Travel Market London

A Yoruba man has thrilled the audience with an energetic display of the traditional Bata dance at the 2026 World Travel Market (WTM) London.

The performance, which attracted attention from the crowd, showcased the beauty, rhythm and vibrancy of Yoruba cultural heritage on an international stage.

The event from November 3 to 5 at ExCeL London, United Kingdom brings together tourism professionals and stakeholders from across the world.

Bata dance, traditionally associated with Yoruba culture, reflects the community's rich artistic heritage through rhythmic movements accompanied by Bata drums.

The performance offered an opportunity to showcase Nigeria's cultural identity to an international audience.

It also highlighted the potential of indigenous traditions to promote tourism and cultural exchange.