How China's Kung Fu Captured Ivory Coast The unlikely fusion of Chinese martial arts and Ivorian culture has produced a phenomenon that is both fascinating and instructive.
On the surface, it appears to be a simple case of cultural exchange, with Bruce Lee's iconic films serving as a catalyst for the widespread adoption of kung fu practices among Abidjan's working class youth.
However, scratch beneath the surface, and one finds a complex web of historical, economic, and social factors that have contributed to this extraordinary trend.