Kizaba

Representations

The Kizaba show features a rich musical style reminiscent of the Congo and takes the audience on an Afro-futuristic journey titled “Fumu na betu,” in which he creates vocalizations inspired by his ancestors and blends elements of Congolese soukous, Afrobeat, and pop rock.

Lionel KIZABA, singer-songwriter and Radio-Canada’s 2024–2025 Rising Star, is a multi-instrumentalist and pioneer of Congolese electro music based in Montreal. A Quebecker of Congolese origin and a Canadian citizen, he has carved out a unique musical path, inviting a broad international audience to journey into his futuristic artistic universe. Blending French, English, Kikongo, and Lingala, his compositions transcend linguistic and cultural barriers. Proud of his African roots and his Canadian identity, he shares his cultures with the world.