B-Boy Lil Zoo crowned Regional

Champion of Red Bull BC One

Middle East and Africa’s representative will be

gearing up for the Final in Rome

B-Boy Lil Zoo salutes the crowd during the Red Bull BC One MEA Finals in Kairo, Egypt, on September 11th, 2015
B-Boy Lil Zoo salutes the crowd during the Red Bull BC One MEA Finals in Kairo, Egypt, on September 11th, 2015

This year’s Red Bull BC One was unlike any other. Sixteen of the best B-Boys in the Middle East

and Africa gave the performances of their lifetime as contemporary Hip Hop arts shone and

contrasted with the unique architectural features of the historic location hosting the

competition: the Baron’s Palace in Egypt.

Competitor perform during Red Bull BC One Middle East and Africa Final at Baron Palace in Cairo, Egypt on September 11th, 2015
Competitor perform during Red Bull BC One Middle East and Africa Final at Baron Palace in Cairo, Egypt on September 11th, 2015

Accompanied by the cheering of more than a thousand people, Morocco’s Lil Zoo won the

highly coveted title after a fierce final battle against Egypt’s B-Boy Klash, moving on to the

World Final in Rome on November 14. He is the first B-Boy to have won a Red Bull BC One

Regional Final three times.

B-Boy Lil Zoo performs during the Red Bull BC One MEA Finals in Kairo, Egypt, on September 11th, 2015
B-Boy Lil Zoo performs during the Red Bull BC One MEA Finals in Kairo, Egypt, on September 11th, 2015

“This year I felt really good because after a hard time and a lot of training I did it again for the

third time!” said Lil Zoo of his epic win. “I promise I will represent Middle East Africa in the best

way possible in Rome. I can’t wait to compete again on the World Stage.”

The breaking performances showcased in Cairo were nothing short of exceptional, proving the

remarkable level of talent fostering in the region. After an incredible season of impressive

performances, competition peaked at the final where participants fought their way in dual

battles under the scrutinizing looks of three international judges, who based their decisions on

technique, style, and musicality. In the end, Lil Zoo managed to secure the title with a

unanimous vote against local favorite B-Boy Klash.

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For the first time in the history of the Finals, three Egyptians took part in the competition: B-

Boy Klash, B-Boy Mohammed and B-Boy Manchester in addition to competitors from Oman,

Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, UAE, Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait and South Africa.

Two-time Red Bull BC One World Champions Lilou and Hong 10 and breaking legend Crazy Legs

were the honorable judges for the evening, relying on the stamina and grace of the competitors

to determine the winner of each battle.

“It was so surprising this time, but that is the rule of Red Bull BC One, always surprising,” said

Lilou of the night. “I’m proud of the Middle East Africa scene. We saw a beautiful event and we

had different styles facing each other throughout.”

Judges show the name of the winner during the Red Bull BC One MEA Finals in Kairo, Egypt, on September 11th, 2015
Judges show the name of the winner during the Red Bull BC One MEA Finals in Kairo, Egypt, on September 11th, 2015

Lil Zoo will be joining five other Finals winners from North America, Latin America, Western

Europe, Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific, along with 10 of the best B-Boys in the world, carefully

selected by a competent team of experts based on their reputation, fame, character and

international influence. In the end, 16 of the world’s best B-Boys will compete in Rome for a

chance to earn the 2016 Title.

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