KIZABA

KIZABA, singer-songwriter and multi-
instrumentalist, is the 2024–2025 Radio-Canada

Revelation and a pioneer of Congolese electro
music. Based in Montreal and of Congolese
heritage, this Canadian artist has forged a unique
musical path that takes international audiences
on a journey through his futuristic soundscape.

Blending French, English, Kikongo, and Lingala,
his compositions break through linguistic and
cultural boundaries. Proud of his African roots and
Canadian identity, he brings his cultures to the
global stage with passion and creativity.

His album “Future Village” was nominated for
ADISQ in 2025 and in 2026 at the JUNO, “Kizavibe”
earned several nominations at the 2024 JUNO
Awards, including World Music Album of the Year.

He was also nominated at the GAMIQ in the World
Album/EP category, Souk du Sud, and Dynastie
Awards in many categories.
In 2022, he launched his first U.S. tour, performing
on the main stage of the iconic New Orleans Jazz
Festival, sharing the lineup with legends like
Lionel Richie, CeeLo Green, Charlie Wilson, and
The Foo Fighters.

His international career has taken him to major
events such as the Festival International de
Louisiane, Africa Oyé (UK), MAPAS (Spain), Circulart
(Colombia), WOMAD Chile, Mundial Montréal, M
for Montréal, Seoul Music Week (Korea), Global
Toronto, and shows in China, Taiwan, Folk Canada
2025 and Napoli World 2025 (Italian World Beat).

Kizaba skillfully blends ancestral vocals with
the vibrant sounds of Congolese soukous and
Afrobeat, all rooted in an afro-punk philosophy
and framed by a futuristic aesthetic.
With the release of his new album “Future Village”
on April 12, 2025, he takes listeners even deeper
into a sonic universe where tradition meets
innovation.

He will perform both of his albums,
“Kizavibe” and “Future Village”, live at WOMEX
2025 in Tampere, Finland, on October 25, 2025, at
one of the world’s leading global music industry
events. Kizaba performed the closing act for the
music groups at WOMEX 2025. Performing in
Louisiana, New Orleans, USA at Folk International
2026, Atlantic Music Expo in Cape Verde, Praia,
and Tallinn Music Week in Estonia.
He has captivated audiences worldwide with his
futuristic energy through his two albums, Future
Village and Kizavibe, and his new EP, Club Beats
Mabina.

The Kizaba Show delivers a truly unique musical experience at the crossroads of the Congo,
Africa, and Canada.

Driven by a vibrant and authentic energy, this performance invites audiences
on an Afro-futuristic journey entitled “Fumu na betu” a tribute to ancestral heritage reimagined
through the modern sounds of today’s world.

Kizaba masterfully fuses vocals, drums, percussion, and electronic music, blending traditional
Congolese and African rhythms. The result is a powerful and distinctive sound a seamless mix of
Congolese soukous, Afrobeat, and pop rock enhanced by his magnetic stage presence.

Each performance offers a fully immersive sensory experience: 3D visuals of futuristic masks,
designed by Kizaba and inspired by traditional Congolese masks, are projected behind the
musicians, transforming the stage into a captivating and timeless visual universe.

Sapology a symbol of elegance and cultural pride also holds a central place in his artistic identity.
On stage, Kizaba is joined by an Afro–pop-rock guitarist, a DJ-pianist, and two dancers, forming
a dynamic and charismatic ensemble.

With his Afro-electro Congolese and Québécois-Canadian sound at once modern, unifying, and
deeply rooted Kizaba delivers an explosive show that moves crowds and transcends cultural
boundaries.

An artist at the crossroads of worlds, ready to ignite international festivals, urban stages, and the
global music scene of the future.