AFROFEST 2025 SCHEDULE

WOODBINE PARK, TORONTO, CA

Black History Month Concert Series

February 22, 2025
National Event Venue (1000 Finch Ave W, Toronto).

Doors Open at 7:00pm

  • MC BONDE

    Keith Kadete - Zimbabwe

    Stage Name: MC Bonde – Host

    MC Bonde is an actor and award-winning MC/Emcee/Event Host who has been in the entertainment business since 1995 as a Disc jockey (DJ), MC (Emcee) and Host of club/corporate/charity events, parties, concerts, and weddings, all over the world.

    MC Bonde has hosted big events, such as the Independence celebrations for many African countries, such ashis native Zimbabwe, Ghana, Namibia, Botswana, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa’s freedom day and many others. Big concerts such as: Africa All Star Music Festival, Kcee, 2face Idibia, Flavour Nabania, Bracket, Oliver Mtukudzi (RIP), Winky D, King Tee Dee (formally: The Dogg), Timaya, Freeman HKD, Trevor Dongo, Distruction Boyz, Yemi Alade, Olamide, Diamond Platnumz, Stonebowy, Sauti Sol, MiCasa, KingTeeDee, Runtown, Bojo Mujo (RIP), Vee Mampeezy, Oskido, Dj. Tira, Dj. Cndo, Biblos, Nox, Gazza, WizKid, Tocky Vibes, Stunner, Shastro, Shady Baby, Akon, Wizkid, Davido and many more.

    He has hosted award shows and ceremonies such as the African Entertainment Awards (2011 & 2012). He has been the official voice for the Giama Awards (Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards) www.goldenicons.com, Afrimma Awards (African Muzik Magazine Awards) www.afrimma.com and the African Entertainment Awards Canada: www.aeawards.ca

    MC Bonde is the official MC/Host of two of the biggest festivals in Ontario, Canada – AFROFEST presented by Music Africa and the Scarborough Afro-Caribbean Festival presented by Heritage Skills Development Centre (HSDC). He has been an MC/Host/Wedding MC at over 700 weddings and over 3500 events worldwide.

    MC Bonde made his acting debut in a feature film: Clash the movie, which was released by Diamond Pictures Inc. Canada. The movie features Nollywood superstar Omoni Oboli (the 1st lady of Nollywood) and Pascal Atuma. The movie was released on Netflix worldwide on May 8th 2020. He has two more movies in pre-production, scheduled to be released in 2023 and 2024.

    MC Bonde was the on-air host of the award winning radio show: The African Groove Show (TAGS) which aired on Toronto's urban commercial radio station: G98.7FM from 2011 to 2021. The show was a first for the African community in Canada, to have a radio show on commercial radio dedicated to African music. G 98.7 radio station was later sold and became Flow 98.7FM.

    Follow MC Bonde:

    Twitter: @MCBonde1

    Instagram: @MCBonde1 / @TheWeddingMC1 / @TheMCBondeShow

    Facebook: MC Bonde

  • ADMISSION: FREE

    We’d love to see you there!

    For more information, feel free to reach out to us at
    info@musicafrica.ca

    or

    416 469 5336.

  • REVBWOY

    Isaac Kalule, known by his stage name Revbwoy, was born on August 22, 2000, in the lively city of

    Kampala, Uganda. Later, pursuing both studies and a new life, he ventured to Canada, where he

    emerged as a prominent Ugandan-Canadian artist, songwriter, and producer based in Toronto.

    Revbwoy’s musical odyssey commenced with the release of his debut single, “Mulala.” His artistic

    palette spans across diverse genres, including Afrobeat, Zouk, Dancehall, Afro-pop, and R&B, capturing

    the attention and admiration of music enthusiasts globally. In response to the prevailing global

    challenges, Revbwoy showcased his versatility by collaborating on the track “Coronavirus,” a testament

    to his ability to not only navigate the intricacies of music but also engage with contemporary issues.

  • SWEET MARIA

    Sweet Maria, born in Angola, raised in Nigeria, Czech Republic, and Cuba, has a wide range of cultural

    experience, and she incorporates that into her music. In 2005 she released her first album and in 2011

    she released her second album, which landed her an African Entertainment Award and a Kilimandjaro

    Awards, both acquired in Canada. She also participated in the most mainstream festivals in Canada such

    as Afrofest, Canadian Music Week, The Fusion of Taste Festival, and many more, and in 2020, she

    became a juror at Factor, where she does artist assessments and fund approvals. In 2023 and in 2024,

    She continued writing and recording and became a concert producer and promoter.

  • ADMISSION: FREE

    We’d love to see you there!

    For more information, feel free to reach out to us at
    info@musicafrica.ca

    or

    416 469 5336.

  • FLASH MIZIK

    In 2012, in Montreal, musicians who had acquired an outstanding musical experience over the years,

    decided to showcase their knowledge by combining sounds, rhythms, poetry and colors, either through

    an instrumental or vocal melody. From 2012 to 2024, these artists presented their music to the

    international community, honoring contracts in restaurants, nightclubs, or participating in festivals and

    other forms of cultural events.

    Staying true to its goal of pleasing the thirsty community, Flash Mizik had to enter the recording studio

    to record a carnival meringue in 2013. It’s been well received, from what the feedback confirms.

    Meanwhile, in Montreal, we have an obligation to a demanding public, which we must satisfy. It’s with

    this in mind that our team works to keep our fans informed and interested. After the carnival period,

    we’ve released some new compositions for the public to enjoy. They are available in Montreal, Haiti,

    Miami and the Caribbean.

    On our album, the general public finds an assortment of new colors, notes, chords, melodies and

    harmonies. From all this emanates the energy that warms the hearts of music lovers the world over.

    offering the opportunity to make Haitian music shine in Montreal, Miami, and abroad. In the end, we will

    have contributed to the promotion of our rhythm and the preservation of our cultural heritage, of which

    KONPA is a component.

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    12:00-11:00PM

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    TORONTO, ON

  • SUN JULY 7, 2024

    12:00-9:00PM

    WOODBINE BEACH PARK

    TORONTO, ON

AFROFEST 2024

  • FRI JULY 5, 2024

    6:00PM-11:00PM

    WOODBINE BEACH PARK

    TORONTO, ON

  • SAT JULY 6, 2024

    12:00-11:00PM

    WOODBINE BEACH PARK

    TORONTO, ON

  • SUN JULY 7, 2024

    12:00-9:00PM

    WOODBINE BEACH PARK

    TORONTO, ON

 

Music Africa

Music Africa is a not-for-profit community-based organization that promotes African music in Toronto through its annual flagship music festival AFROFEST. Established in 1990, Music Africa is among the oldest and most respected organizations promoting African music in Canada. Through its activities and events, such as the annual Black History Month Concert Series, Music Africa is committed to enhancing appreciation and awareness of African music among Canadians and continues to strive to establish Toronto as a thriving global center for African music. In 2008, Music Africa received the Heritage Award from Planet Africa (an internationally-broadcast television show and print magazine)

AFROFEST

AFROFEST ignites the spirit of African culture in the heart of Toronto, one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. AFROFEST seeks to share the rich and diverse expressions of African music and culture in an inclusive, vibrant and positive community festival setting. Through AFROFEST, a diverse audience celebrates the abundant energy of African music in an effort to cultivate community spirit and enhance the understanding and appreciation of the diverse people of Africa.

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