KIZABA

KIZABA arrives with his captivating Afro-Congolese electro sound! Blending Afrobeat, soukous, and Afrofuturist vibes, prepare for an intense and danceable musical journey.

Lionel KIZABA, singer-songwriter, Radio-Canada’s 2024-2025 Revelation, multi-instrumentalist, and pioneer of Afro-Congolese electro music based in Montreal, has forged a unique musical path that takes his broad international audience on a journey into his Afrofuturist universe. With a fusion of French, English, Kikongo, and Lingala, his compositions transcend language barriers. His album “Kizavibe” received several nominations in 2024 at the Juno Awards for World Music Album of the Year, and other awards include Dynasty International Artist or Group of the Year, Dynasty World Music Artist or Group of the Year, and Francophone Artist or Group of the Year. of the Year, Dynastie, and on Gamiq and ALBUM/EP WORLD.

In 2022, he embarked on his first US tour, performing on the renowned main stage of the historic New Orleans Jazz Festival alongside iconic artists such as Lionel Richie, Ceelo Green, Charlie Wilson, and The Foo Fighters. His remarkable journey has continued, captivating audiences at top-tier events such as the Louisiana International Festival, the Africa Oyé Festival in England, Mapas in Spain, Circulart in Medellín, Colombia, WOMAD Chile, Mundial Montréal, M for Montréal, Seoul Music Week Korea, Global Toronto, and China.

Kizaba’s performances are enriched by collaborations with talented musicians from Cuba, Haiti, Ivory Coast, and Quebec. Drawing on his Congolese upbringing, his shows showcase a diverse musical style. He skillfully weaves ancestral vocalizations with the vibrant sounds of Congolese Soukous and Afrobeat, imbued with an Afro-Punk philosophy in his Afrofuturist universe. To offer a complete sensory experience, Kizaba’s stage productions incorporate captivating visuals influenced by traditional Congolese and African masks, creating a psychedelic atmosphere.