17 August 2016 Last updated at 19:20 BST
The breakdancer from Cameroon, better known as "Yaya Footworker", told BBC Africa how he prepares mentally for battle on the dance floor.
Aboubaker Hamidu has become known for his incredibly fast dance moves and is the current breakdancing champion of West Africa - a title he gained in Senegalâ€™s capital, Dakar, in July.