Aïda Pronounced Eye-Da Was Born In The Beautiful Ivory Coast. Singing And Dancing Was So Much A Part Of Her Rich African Tradition And Every Activity Was Dressed With A Ritual Within The Living Of Everyday Life. At Age Six Aïda Was Making A Name For Herself As A Dance Troupe Leader Offering Lessons In Choreography When She Was Not Even Old Enough To Know What The Word Meant. One Grandmother Was A Professional Dancer While The Other A Professional Singer. Aïda 's Mother Has Always Been Her Main Inspiration Her Coach And Her Rock When Times Were Challenging.