AfrotroniX

Discovered at the AFROPUNK festival in Paris, AfrotroniX is an original project created by the famous Chadian guitarist Caleb who has collaborated with several international artists, ex. Mbongwana star Brian Kennedy (Rihanna, Chris Brown). Caleb Rimtobaye is a distinguished musician and artist born in Chad (Central Africa). Based in the multicultural city of Montreal, Canada, he brings a unique mix of African rhythms such as Chadian Saï, Senegalese Mbalak, Haitian Kompa and West African Sahara Blues into electronic music forms including deep house, dubstep, and techno.

“AfrotroniX is a character who belongs to the futuristic Afro world of electronic-pop music”.

The Afro-futurist concept is embodied on stage by the artist, who wears a helmet that mixes ancestral traditions with a vision of African music in the era of digital creation. The show is an explosive collage of rhythms, full of energy, transporting the audience from the first chords into the soul of a futuristic African continent. The band is composed of Caleb Rimtobaye (lead singer, DJ, electric guitar), Lionel Kizaba (drums, percussion), plus master choreographer, Afro-urban dancer, Axelle Munezero. The live show includes elaborate visuals presenting a “New Africa,” and it has been gaining worldwide awards and fans steadily since the release of the first album in 2017.

The music and art of AfrotroniX appeal to the people who want to redefine an Africanity that leads to a bright future, holding a powerful message of peace, inclusion and unity.

Speaking six languages, having his native roots in northern and southern Chad, growing up in N’Djamena and Montréal, AfrotroniX is the perfect reflection of the multiculturalism that brings humanity to another level of greatness. His music repertoire comprises two albums, several successful singles and a new album coming in 2022. The first single will be released in September.

This year, AfrotroniX plans to tour in Europe, Africa and Latin America, with a mass concert at the Idriss Mahamat Ouya stadium in Chad for the end of the year.

AFROTRONIX

7 AWARDS:

HAITIAN MUSIC AWARD
- Best International Artist of the Year (2021)

AWARD IN CHAD
- Citizen of the Year Award in Chad and internationally (2021)
Award for the best Chadian migrant artist (2021)

AFRIMA (All African Music Award)
- Best African Migrant Artist (2019)
- Best African DJ (2018)
- Best African Electro (2019)
SOCAN:
- Hardy Hagood (2018)

CANADA BLACK ARTIST AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE, Dynasty
- Best Artist (2019)

12 NOMINATIONS AND HONORS:

AFRIMA (All Africa Music Award)
- Best Artist of the African Migration (2018, 2019)
- Best Central Male Artist (2018)
- Best African Electro Artist (2018)
- Best African DJ (2018)
- Best African Electro Artist (2019)

SOCAN CANADA:
- Hardy Hagood (2018)

BLACK ARTIST AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CANADA:
- Best Artist (2019)
- Best Video (2020)
- International recognition (2020)