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Globally renowned performance director Kany Diabate Ahn, who has served as choreographer for pop star Beyoncé, has been appointed as an ambassador for Hanam City.

Lee Hyun-jae, Mayor of Hanam City, is taking a commemorative photo after presenting a letter of appointment and ambassador certificate to the world-renowned choreographer Khani at the September monthly meeting held on the 7th in the auditorium of the city hall annex. Provided by Hanam City

The city government of Hanam (Mayor Lee Hyun-jae) announced on September 8 that it presented an official letter of appointment and ambassador certificate to Kany at the September monthly meeting held in the annex auditorium of city hall on the 7th. For the next two years, until September 2028, Kany will participate in Hanam’s cultural and arts festivals, the production of promotional materials for the city’s urban branding, and other activities, promoting the city’s charm both at home and abroad.

Kany, a French choreographer of Senegalese descent, is a top-tier artist who directed choreography for the Michael Jackson tribute show as well as Beyoncé’s “Renaissance World Tour.” She also led the choreography production for the official song of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, “Dai Dai,” which features pop stars Shakira and Burna Boy.

In Korea, she has choreographed for top K-pop artists such as Jisoo of Blackpink, VIVIZ, and Key of SHINee. She has also appeared on national television variety shows and YouTube content, building a familiar image with the public.

Kany is currently a resident of Wirye in Hanam, and thus a Hanam citizen. She has expressed her affection for the area, consistently showing satisfaction with Hanam’s natural environments such as the Namhansanseong walking trails and green spaces, as well as lifestyle infrastructure like the recently opened Wirye Multipurpose Sports Center.

Hanam City plans to leverage Kany’s global network and artistic sensibility to promote municipal affairs. In particular, the city aims to publicize its vision of becoming a cultural city—highlighted by projects like the ‘K-Star World’ K-culture complex—both domestically and internationally, and to strengthen its young and dynamic image through short-form videos and social media.

Kany said, “As a member of the Hanam community, I am thrilled and honored to take on the role of ambassador to promote the city as a wonderful place to live. With the passion and positive energy I have shown on stage, I hope to share Hanam’s vibrant culture and diverse attractions with the world in an inspiring way.”

Lee Hyun-jae, Mayor of Hanam City, commented, “I have high expectations for Kany, who leads global cultural trends by choreographing for world-class pop stars and K-pop artists, as both a citizen and an ambassador of Hanam. I hope she will become a strong cultural bridge as Hanam grows into a hub of K-culture and a world-class cultural city.”

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