NAXX BITOTA

“Her voice is so gentle that, in each of her songs, Naxx Bitota seems to want to take us into her arms,” praised Le Devoir following the launch of her album Kuetu in June 2022. In all her moods, from the most festive to the most melancholic, her smooth voice is remarkable, moving, resounding. Her stage presence is impressive. NAXX BITOTA’s joyful and endearing spirit embodies the strength, determination and splendor of the Congolese woman. At times she might remind us of Tchala Muana, Queen of Mutuashi. Other times, her Sebene-style rumba takes centre stage, with long, improvised guitar sequences, flirting with the Soukous beat. But NAXX BITOTA always adds her militant and personal touch infused to modern afropop, making it all irresistible. Known for her music, which blends African rhythms with Afropop and Mutuashi, a unique traditional style from the Democratic Republic of Congo, NAXX BITOTA builds bridges between her native culture and all those she encounters throughout her career, particularly with Quebec, her adopted country for the past 16 years.

She will present her new album called “64” on July 15 during the 39th Edition of the Festival International Nuit d’Afrique In a show that offers a unique sonic experience and focuses on sustainable development and the empowerment of women.