2025

Bullyboy x Skating Is Risky – An African Skate Collab That Speaks for the Scene

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What happens when two underground skate brands from Africa join forces to drop a raw skate edit? You get something that feels real, unfiltered, and true to the culture.

Cape Town-based Bullyboy and pan-African skate collective Skating Is Risky have linked up for a brand new collaborative skate video, a visual piece that doesn’t try to glamorize or commercialize skateboarding.

It just captures it for what it is. Whether you’re into African skate culture, local streetwear, or raw street edits, this collab is one to watch.

Photographer: Teletesco

Skating Is Risky: Documenting African Skateboarding With No Filters

If you don’t already know Skating Is Risky, now’s the time. They’re not just a crew, not just a media outlet, they’re a full-on movement representing African skateboarding in all its chaos and creativity.

From clips in Kenya to Nigeria, Cape Town to Accra, Skating Is Risky curates content that reflects the real experience of skating across the continent. It’s not about the most polished tricks. It’s about the falls, the hustle, the heat, the cracked pavement, and the relentless drive to keep going.

Their Instagram page is a living archive of African skaters, spots, and stories. They’ve built a loyal following for keeping it raw and original.

The Collab: A Skate Edit That Represents

This collab video is more than just a few clips stitched together. It’s a statement. A reminder that African skateboarding doesn’t need to copy what’s happening in Europe or the US to be valid or interesting. It’s got its own rhythm, its own pace, and its own voice.

The footage was shot in Cape Town, with local skaters and spots that represent the city’s unique mix of grit and beauty. From rough street spots to unexpected finds, every clip in the video reflects the way we actually skate, not how brands want us to skate.

There was no script. No budget. No fake energy. Just skaters linking up and pressing record.

What Makes This Edit Different?

There are a few things that make this collaboration feel special:


It’s African-led. Both Bullyboy and Skating Is Risky are born from the continent. This isn’t some overseas brand parachuting in for clout.


It’s DIY to the core. No big camera crews or production teams. It’s filmed the way most real skate edits are.


It’s idea-driven, not product-driven. This isn’t a drop to sell merch (even though there might be some tees 👀). It’s a video to spark conversation, build connection, and celebrate real skateboarding.

Why This Matters for African Skateboarding

Let’s be real, African skateboarding is underrepresented globally. But it’s growing fast. Brands like Skating Is Risky are building archives, documenting scenes, and giving skaters across the continent something to relate to.

Collabs like this are important because they help connect the dots. Cape Town isn’t isolated from Lagos. Nairobi isn’t disconnected from Jo’burg.

The more we skate, share, and work together, the stronger the scene becomes. Bullyboy x Skating Is Risky is just a small part of that bigger picture.

When Is the Video Dropping?

The video is set to drop online soon. You’ll be able to watch it on both of our platforms:


@bullyboy.shop on Instagram
@skatingisrisky on Instagram

No special screening. No big launch party. Just a drop that lives online and spreads organically.

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