The third edition of Festival Bouzé – Indian Ocean Championship concluded on Saturday 13th September at the Institut Français de Maurice with an electrifying final that crowned Mauritius, Madagascar, and the region’s top dancers.

After three days of masterclasses, conferences, showcases, and cultural exchanges, the flagship 1 vs 1 Indian Ocean Championship Final brought together dancers from Mauritius, Rodrigues, Seychelles, Madagascar, Reunion Island, Comoros, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Djibouti and Sri Lanka.

🏆 Official Results – Indian Ocean Championship 2025

Breaking
🥇 Gold – Bboy David (Mauritius)
🥈 Silver – Bboy The Curse (South Africa)
🥉 Bronze – Bboy Bibrock (Madagascar)

Hip-Hop Freestyle
🥇 Gold – Andoniaina R. (Madagascar)
🥈 Silver – Black Shadow (Reunion Island)
🥉 Bronze – Jeff Speville (Mauritius)

Afro Styles
🥇 Gold – Mr René (Madagascar)
🥈 Silver – Central Zee (Rodrigues)
🥉 Bronze – Janet (South Africa)

This year’s edition highlighted the growing importance of Mauritius as a hub for urban dance culture in the Indian Ocean. Festival Bouzé continues to serve as a platform for young talents to showcase their skills, connect with peers from across the region, and gain international visibility.

The organizers express their gratitude to all partners and sponsors whose support made this international gathering possible:
Malta Guinness, Pringles, Institut Français de Maurice, Ministry of Youth & Sports, Attitude Foundation, Mauritius Recreation Council, Café du Vieux Conseil, Caudan Waterfront, Pizza Hut, Stageplus, Kotpiale, NSD Aluminium, Eleven Sirs Co Ltd, Afrobreak Championship, MBC, Radio One, 5Plus.

Special thanks also go to our regional partners: Rodrigues Regional Assembly, Afrobreak Championship, Fédération Hip-Hop et Culture Urbaine de la Réunion, Fédération Hip-Hop et Culture Urbaine de Madagascar, Demolition Squad, and Djib Fire Dance.

Festival Bouzé 2025 once again demonstrated that urban dance is not only a cultural force but also a bridge of unity across islands and continents.