Break-Fast Jam is a unique and powerful annual breakdance event originated in Uganda, with the overall aim of cultivating and positively enriching the breakdance culture in Africa.
This initiative began in 2011 to enhance practical skills, knowledge, inspirations and experiences among participants on an open platform. Activities include competitions, workshops, performances, exhibitions, and educational discussions about the relevance of hip-hop in the contemporary society.
Since its initiation, it has been East Africa’s most outstanding breaking event featuring top breakers from across the region. Currently, with all the rapid increase in acclaim, one of the prospects of the event is transforming into a complete global gathering, housing breakers from all corners of the world. Although it focuses on breaking it concurrently brings together all elements of the hip-hop culture by providing a platform to practitioners from other aspects of the culture as well.
Throughout the past editions, Break-Fast Jam has held events in Uganda, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo; impacting amateur & professional artists.
Hosted influential individuals and organizations worldwide such as: Ryo Anijha (Japan), Jonathan ‘Super Enlight’ St Clair(USA), Abraham’Abramz’ Tekya (Uganda), Caroline’Lady C’Frase (Canada), Young Cobra (U.A.E), Break Point/Floor wars (Denmark), Breakdance Project Uganda, Sylvester Kabombo (Uganda), Sound Paint(Uganda), Break Session Kenya, Street Dance Kenya, Break through festival(Switzerland), and Soul Events Africa(Uganda).
In 2015, Break-Fast Jam is holding eliminations in Eastern and Central Uganda and Kenya, which will accommodate break-dancers from Tanzania and other countries. The events attract the best break-dancers, with the biggest audience coming together for the finals.
The 5th edition (2015) kicked off with Eastern Ugandan Elimination held in Jinja in May. This elimination included contestants from Jinja, Soroti, Mbale, etc. The attendance was around 1000+ people of different social classes, cultures, and nationalities. We had about 80 participants sign up to compete for a spot in the final event.
Contestants from Mbale; Kutosi Paul & Kibwata Rogers won the Seven 2 Smoke (Main category) and popping battle eliminations respectively.
2015 Central Uganda Eliminations will feature tough competitions/battles in popping and breakdance, Showcases and performances of rap, dance and Beatboxing (vocal percussion).
The event will be hosted by experienced MC, Rapper and Breakdancer, Jora Mc of Baboon Forest entertainment.
Break-Fast Jam 2015 Central Uganda Eliminations will be held on Saturday, 1st August 2015 at National Theatre. Entrance is 5K and free for kids aged 10 and below.