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, “Kizavibe” earned several nominations at the 2024 JUNO Awards, including World Music Album of the Year.

His international career has taken him to major events such as New Orleans Jazz Festival, Africa Oyé (UK), MAPAS (Spain), Circulart (Colombia), WOMAD Chile, Mundial Montréal, Seoul Music Week (Korea), Folk Canada 2025, Napoli World 2025 (Italian World Beat), andWOMEX 2025.‍

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.