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Born City: Breakdance made Bata Ngoma shoes high fashion

Bata Ngoma shoes were the footwear for our dances     Photo:Bata

It’s been 32 years since the phrase, “Who’s Next? Ozone the Street Dancer!” - from the movie Breakin’. Then, breakdancing was the real thing.

The unmistakable background music by Ollie and Jerry - There’s No Stopping Us - served to amplify the general effect the movie had on our estate heads. It was beautiful to say the least.

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