Break-Fast Jam 2017 Central Uganda Eliminations.
Another successful event from FreshLane.
The event was a mix of hiphop elements; breakdance and popping battles, and performances;
Dance by Holy Dance Crew (Goma, DRC),
Rap by Cypher Kabaka, Kongoloko and St.Nellysade,
Beat-boxing by Don King (young member of BPU),
Live graffiti mural painting by Bobd of Inkfamous graffiti crew (South Africa) and Sparrow.
Djing by Dj Issa and Dj Bent.
The main goal of the event was to select the top breakdancer and popper to represent the Central Uganda region at the grand finale on 18th and 19th November in Kampala. Over 100 competitors from Kampala, Mukono, Luwero, Wakiso, Jinja, Buikwe among other places signed up.
Congratulations to Semakula Yusuf from Mutungo Bbina suburb of Kampala and Isaiah on winning the breaking and popping battles respectively.
The main purpose of this event is to nature and promote the breakdance and hiphop dance scene within the East Africa region.
This was the last Break-Fast Jam preliminary event FreshLane is organizing this year. They are now working tirelessly organizing the grand finale happening on 18th and 19th November at YMCA Wandegeya, Kampala. So far Dj Snuff (Ireland), Dj Jam Fu(UK), Sune (Denmark), Ryo Anijha(Japan) are confirmed to attend the event a long with participants from within Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC and more.
More details on these events here www.breakfastjam.org
Check out #BreakFastJam2017 on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to see live coverage of the event.
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS: Imagination Circle, Gagawala Graphics, Breakdance Project Uganda, Mos Opten and FreshLane.
Photos by Kibazzi Pius
Break-Fast Jam 2017 Eastern Uganda Eliminations.
Yet another successful event organized by FreshLane.
The event was a mix of hiphop elements; breakdance and popping competitions, performances of other hiphop dance styles, rap and beat-boxing, Djing and Live graffiti mural painting.
The main goal of the event was to select the top breakdancer and popper to represent the Eastern Uganda region at the grand finale on 18th and 19th November in Kampala. Congratulations to Wadada ‘Umar Xperience’ Umar from Mbale and Mbwambale ‘Shafiq Codes’ Shafic from Jinja on winning the breaking and popping battles respectively.
The main purpose of this event is to nature and promote the breakdance and hiphop scene within the East Africa region. The next preliminary event prior to the grand finale are; Central Uganda eliminations in Kampala on 13th August, Kenya Eliminations – Nairobi in October and Rwanda/DRC eliminations – Kigali in September. More details on these events here www.breakfastjam.org
Check out #BreakFastJam2017 on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to see live coverage of the event.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS: KO tv, Smart FM, Infinite Records, Gagawala Graphics, Breakdance Project Uganda, Nalubaale Rafting and Live Music Jinja.
Photos by Kibuuka photography
We successfully pulled off #BreakfastJam2016 finals. A big thank you to FreshLane, Break-Fast Jam organizing team, competitors, DJs & sound technicians, performers, judges, volunteers, guests from various parts of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC, UK, Ireland & Poland.
Sponsors & partners: US embassy Kampala, Breakdance Project Uganda (BPU)
NTV Uganda, Newz Beat, Infinit3 Records, Talent Africa group Swave Footwear Ltd, Gagawala graphics Mau Qreashionz, Kyendi Kyendi clothing, Top Nation Japan, SUW Japan, Cypher code Japan, Viva Con Agua Kampala, French Embassy Kampala, various media houses and individuals.
Your help played a vital role in making the event a great success.
The Independent https://www.independent.co.ug/polish-stars-ugandas-6th-hip-hop-breakdance-bfj-finals/
New Vision http://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1440040/breakdance-finals-slated-weekend http://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1440249/breakfast-jam-finals-weekend
Big eye http://bigeye.ug/break-fast-jam-finals-weekend/
Nuveylive http://www.nuveylive.org/event/break-fast-jam-2016-finals/
Chimp reports http://chimpreports.com/entertainment/all-set-for-break-fast-jam-2016-finals/
The Tribe Ug http://www.thetribeug.com/breakfast-jam-finals-2016/
Chano8 http://chano8.com/break-fast-jam-6th-edition-weekend/
BBC Africa https://www.facebook.com/bbcafrica/videos/10154786721615229/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE
CCTV Africa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZc9izeL9CE
AFPBB News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPws0L15PBk
Vox Africa.UK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-B0d2c2T60
Newz Beat Uganda https://www.facebook.com/newzbeatuganda/videos/1894319687457599/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE
The independent https://www.independent.co.ug/youngster-ndawula-shines-climax-6th-uganda-breakdance-finals/
UG blog week http://oleebranch.com/ugblogweek-crazy-legs-at-the-break-fast-jam/
New Vision http://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1440556/tanzanian-break-dancer-rules-breakfast-jam
Ludigo https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/five-practical-lessons-from-just-concluded-breakfast-andrew-salema
Break-Fast Jam 2016 Eastern Uganda Eliminations
The event was a mix of Hip-hop elements; Dance (Breaking, popping, newstyle), rap and beat-boxing performances, graffiti, competitions/battles, and educational workshops. Check out #BFJ2016EUelims on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to see live coverage of the event.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM
WINNERS OF BREAKDANCE BATTLES
Special thanks to our sponsors, partners and supporters: US embassy Kampala, Breakdance Project Uganda, Gagawala Graphics, Smart FM, Infinite records, End Of The Weak Uganda, Fresh Lane, Youth Legacy Africa, Ruyonga, the Uganda breaking & Hiphop fraternity.
Photos by: Kibuuka Photography
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