Afro-Kizz Me

Afro-Kizz Me Afro-Kizz Me promotes rhythmic dances of African origin. Kizomba, Urban Kiz, Semba, Kuduro, Afrohouse Since the 1950s, Angolan people used to dance semba.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we now present to you Afro-Kizz Me...Giving you the best music in Kizomba, Urban Kiz, Semba, Afro house and Kuduro. AFRO-Kizz Me brings varieties of the BEST instructors (for Kizomba , Urban Kiz, Semba, Kuduro & Afro-House) Internationally (France, Spain, USA, Portugal etc) and Locally (within Canada)

HISTORY & ORIGIN OF KIZOMBA

Kizomba – Dance

Kizomba is an evolution of the traditional dances of Angola semba, however, it is evident that kizomba dance as we know it today evolved after the vogue of kizomba music. In the 1990s, when the actual kizomba music got more and more popular, Angolan semba dancers started to adapt their semba steps according to the tempo and flavour of the Kizomba beats. At the beginning of its development, Africans were dancing semba, and other dances at a slower tempo according to the beat of the Kizomba music. Technically speaking, semba danced romantically to Kizomba music is the basis of the Kizomba dance. Kizomba – Music

Kizomba music was born in Angola in the late 1970s beginning of the 1980s, evolving from traditional semba. On this basis, Kizomba music emerged as a more modern music genre with a sensual touch mixed with African rhythm. Unlike Semba, Kizomba music is characterised by a slower and usually very romantic rhythm. Given that Angola is a former Portuguese colony, Portuguese is the principal language spoken in Angola and thus, also most Kizomba songs are sung in Portuguese. However, early Kizomba songs were sung in Kimbundu and in other national languages of Angola. Urban Kiz – Dance

Urban Kiz (Kizomba's influence in Urban Music) is a new style that has become extremely popular in the international scene. It has been called evolution, new-style, urban, modern, etc. It is characterized by more linear movement, more frequent syncopation and breaks, and an upright stance. Urban Kiz – Music

This style is danced to more electronic music, including ghetto zouk and remixes of pop, hip-hop, RnB, dubstep, electronic, techno, jazz, house music etc. Also, due to the popularity of Kizomba Music & Dance, your favorite urban and contemporary songs are now re-mixed and/or backed with Kizomba beats

Kuduro

Kuduro (or kuduru) is a type of music and dance originally developed in Angola in the 1980s. It is characterized as uptempo and energetic. Kuduro began in Luanda, Angola in the late 1980s. Initially, producers sampled traditional carnival music like soca and zouk from the Caribbean, and also semba from Angola and laid this around a fast 4/4 beat.The kuduro is similar to the Kizomba rhythm. The lyrics are usually in Portuguese. Afrobeats Music

Afrobeat is a combination of traditional Nigerian music, Ghanaian music, jazz, highlife, funk, and chanted vocals, fused with percussion and vocal styles, popularized in Africa in the 1970s. It was named by Nigerian multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Fela Kuti, who is responsible for the creation of the style and spreading the genre outside of Nigeria. Afrobeat, which is currently seen as the most popular form of music in Nigeria, Ghana. Afrobeat features chants, call-and-response vocals, and complex, interacting rhythms. Afrobeat is now one of the most recognizable music genres in the world and has influenced as many Western musicians as it has African ones with its exuberant style and poly-rhythms. SOURCES

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kizomba
http://www.kizombamania.hu/kizomba-history/
http://www.maiskizomba.com/en/kizomba
http://www.kizombacommunity.com/what-is-kizomba/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuduro
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afrobeat

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What an unforgettable weekend! AfroKizz Me Festival 2026? our 3rd ALL IN ONE edition is officially in the books, and I’m honestly so grateful for everyone who helped make it what it was.

First and foremost, a MASSIVE thank you to all our incredible instructors Emily Herle Nikit Lamba, Lena Deschner Dwe & Gaby, DJs, Sinker DjSink, James Blvq special guests Hovsep Apkarian Ross Di Julio Jahaira Vera, Stophy Robert Ntwari Mohammad Tahhan Brittany Cherish Denelle, Catherine Beauboeuf, and media team Slavena petrova Sofia Mahmoodi who travelled from near and far to be with us in Calgary. 🌎❤️

Thank you for trusting me, believing in what we’re building, sharing your talent, your passion, your music, your knowledge, and your energy with this community. From the classrooms to the socials and all the moments in between, you helped create something truly special. 🙏🏾🔥

To ALL our amazing attendees .. THANK YOU! 🫶🏾

To everyone who travelled from Winnipeg, Vancouver, Edmonton, Victoria, Kelowna, Toronto, Montreal, Saskatoon, Nelson, China, Germany, Japan, the US, and everywhere in between , thank you for making the trip, showing up, dancing, connecting, laughing, supporting, and bringing your energy to AfroKizz Me.

YOU are the heart of this festival. ❤️

A special thank you to our volunteers who worked behind the scenes, at the front desk, checking people in and making sure everything kept moving. You may not always be seen, but you are a HUGE part of what makes this festival possible. 🙌🏾

And to our incredible MEDIA team Slavena Petrova, Dominic Tioseco 📸🎥 , thank you for capturing the smiles, the energy, the connections, the craziness, and all the little moments that we’ll be able to look back on for years to come.

AfroKizz Me is more than just a dance festival. It’s a community. It’s friendships, connections, culture, music, movement, and people coming together from different parts of the world to share one dance floor. 🌎❤️

I don’t take any of your support for granted. Thank you for believing in me, believing in AfroKizz Me, and continuing to help this community grow.

From the bottom of my heart — THANK YOU. 🥹❤️

Until next time… keep dancing, keep connecting, and keep spreading the love.

See you at AfroKizz Me 2027! 🖤🔥

Deejay Schedule Sunday October 4 📍 Ramada by Wyndham
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Deejay Schedule Sunday October 4

📍 Ramada by Wyndham

Sunday October 4 Schedule 📍 Ramada by Wyndham
10/04/2026

Sunday October 4 Schedule

📍 Ramada by Wyndham

🚨🚨AFRO-KIZZ ME FESTIVAL 2027 (Summer Edition) BELIEVER PASS 🚨🚨Tickets are LIVE👇👇👇https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/afro-kizz-m...
10/04/2026

🚨🚨AFRO-KIZZ ME FESTIVAL 2027 (Summer Edition) BELIEVER PASS 🚨🚨

Tickets are LIVE👇👇👇

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/afro-kizz-me-festival-2027-august-13-16-believer-pass-tickets-2002895009891

AUGUST 13-16 | Downtown Calgary

Our 4TH ALL-IN-ONE Festival Experience!

Come experience Calgary in the beautiful summer season while dancing until 5:00 AM all weekend long!

🏨 Venue: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown 708, 8 Ave SW, Calgary Alberta AB T2P 1H2

💤 Hotel ROOM RATES:

☑️DISCOUNTED HOTEL LINK to be AVAILABLE SOON!!!

✨ ARTIST LINE-UP CONFIRMED

✔️ Akram 🇳🇱

✔️ Sara 🇳🇱

✔️ Nick 🇳🇱

✔️ Alex 🇳🇱

✔️ Ross 🇺🇸

✔️ Jahaira 🇺🇸

…and MORE to be announced!

🎧 DJs

🎧 Sinker DjSink 🇨🇦

🎧 James Blvq 🇨🇦

🎧 DJ Shams 🇺🇸

…and MORE to be announced!

ARE YOU READY? 🔥

✅ 3,224 sq. ft. ballroom

What to Expect

✅ ROOFTOP Party during day socials

✅ Master-classes

✅ Over 8 hrs of Workshops

✅ Nightly Socials & After-Parties until 5:00 AM

✅ Over 21+ hours of social dancing

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💰 Save Money on Tickets

Prefer e-transfer?

📧 [email protected]

🔑 Password: Kizomba

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📣 Important Information

🔘 Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE but transferable.

🔘 BELIEVER PASSES are NON-REFUNDABLE

🔘 NON BELIEVER PASSES can ONLY be transferred ONCE to the following year

🔘 Pass transfers are permitted for a $25 transfer fee.

🔘 E-transfers are accepted and preferred

10/03/2026

Full class Afro-Kizz Me Festival October 1-5, 2026

10/03/2026
Today’s SchduleSaturday October 3
10/03/2026

Today’s Schdule

Saturday October 3

Today’s Schedule (Friday Oct 2nd)
10/02/2026

Today’s Schedule (Friday Oct 2nd)

10/02/2026

HOTEL BREAKFAST UPDATE 🥞

We would like to clarify that breakfast is not included with the hotel room rate for the AfroKizz Me group.

However, the hotel is offering a SPECIAL DISCOUNTED breakfast rate exclusively for AfroKizz Me attendees.

Guests interested in breakfast can simply let the hotel front desk know that they are part of the AfroKizz Me group, and the discounted rate will be provided.

🍳 Breakfast hours: Daily from 7:00 AM

Please note that the hotel is currently unable to accommodate an earlier breakfast opening.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy your stay!

AfroKizz Me Team

🎗️GENTLE Reminder🎗️Master Classes are NOT included in the FULL PASS Dwe & Gabys Master Class is getting full for FOLLOW ...
10/02/2026

🎗️GENTLE Reminder🎗️

Master Classes are NOT included in the FULL PASS

Dwe & Gabys Master Class is getting full for FOLLOW passes

Make sure you sign up below !

📅 Date: Saturday, October 3rd

🕒 Time: 3:45pm – 5:45pm

📍 Where: Ramada Hotel – Main Ballroom

✨ This is your chance to level up — but spots are extremely limited!

E-transfer details (SAVE ON EVENTBRITE FEES $$$)

[email protected]

Use Kizomba as password

💲 PRICE
• $94.99 per person (Lead OR Follow)

• $164.99 per couple (Lead + Follow)

👉 Preference will be given to dancers who purchase any type of Full Pass or Believer Pass holders.

1️⃣ Message us directly via our page:

🔗 https://www.facebook.com/afrokizzme

2️⃣ OR register through Eventbrite (scroll down to the Master Class section):
🔗 Eventbrite Link 👇

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/afro-kizz-me-festival-2026-tickets-1975227257900

3️⃣ OR confirm your spot by sending your payment via e-transfer to:
📧 [email protected]
Password: Kizomba

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Paranoia Night Club
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T2G0E2

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