Africa Breaking Academy Director Nana Tuffour Okai, professionally known as Bboy Lyricx and President of Ghana’s Breaking Federation, has evolved significantly since its inception a few years ago.
This year’s Festival is Afrobreak X Break Nation Edition Back to The Roots.
The event, which takes place from November 21 to 23, will feature multiple categories, including 1 vs 1 Breaking for both B-boys and B-girls, 1 vs 1 All Style competitions, 1 vs 1 Kids Breaking, and Power moves exhibitions.
Moderate admission fees will apply, with registration available through WhatsApp at 0543973224 or via email at contact@afrobreak.com
Breaking’s inclusion as an Olympic sport at Paris 2024, where 32 athletes competed in gender-based medal events, has significantly elevated the profile of competitions like Afrobreak across Africa.
The sport, which originated in the Bronx during the 1970s as part of hip-hop culture, has transformed from underground street dance into an internationally recognized athletic competition.
“It is a pride and honour to represent your country, so all the contestants want to make names and history for themselves and the nation,” Okai explained. “I wish them well, and may the best and most prepared win. Good luck to everyone.”
The Afrobreak concept has expanded beyond Ghana’s borders, recently featuring in international events including the Africa Hip Hop Connexion championship in Montpellier, France, as part of cultural diplomacy initiatives. This international recognition has strengthened Ghana’s position within Africa’s growing breaking community.
Afrobreak Africa Final 2025 will feature participants from Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, DR Congo, Uganda, Algeria, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Burkina Faso, Guinea Conakry, with Defending Champions Smith from Benin and Courtnea Paul from South Africa.
The sport’s athletic demands combine strength, flexibility, creativity, and musical interpretation, requiring months of dedicated training.
Saturday’s competition will showcase these elements as Ghana’s breaking community continues building toward international recognition and potential Olympic representation.
Spectators can expect dynamic performances featuring signature breaking elements, including toprock, footwork, power moves, and freezes, all judged on technical skill, creativity, and battle performance. The championship continues to serve as Ghana’s primary platform for identifying and developing breaking talent.
The Afro Break International championship has received massive support from African Sports Media Network, News Ghana, Ultimate Sports Ghana, Omashi TV, GH One, the French Embassy in Ghana, Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Acces culture Afriqe, The Ruggeds Netherlands, StreetOff France, Ghana Breaking Federation, and Redbull Ghana.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
