BIO
AfrotroniX is a concept that fuses African and Western cultures in a burst of dance and digital arts, fusing electronic music with African rhythms and Saharan blues into a futuristic visual world.
Discovered at Paris AFROPUNK fest AfrotroniX is an original creation by the famous Chadian guitarist Caleb Rimtobaye who worked with international artists like Baaba Maal,Youssou N'Dour, Lorenzo Jovanotti, Salatiel, Mbongwana Star, Brian Kennedy (Rihanna, Chris Brown) and many more...
Afrotronix is based in Montreal and has been touring the world for the past 10 years (Australia, Canada, USA, South Africa, Korea, Switzerland). Recognized for these daring musical mixtures and wearing the DOM, the helmet, symbol of updated ancestral knowledge, Afrotronix is the first Chadian personality to achieve international success, becoming at the same time a notable figure in Chadian culture.
Since 2023, Afrotronix is brand ambassador of Youth Connect.
AWARDS
HOLLYWOOD & AFRICAN PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS
- Best International Music Artist 2022
PRESTIGIOUS HAITIAN MUSIC AWARDS (PHMA)
- International Artist of the Year 2021
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2020
MTV AFRICAN MUSIC AWARD (MAMA)
- nomination Best Alternative Act 2021 (awards cancelled due to COVID)
AFRIMA (All African Music Award)
- Best African Act in Diaspora (2019)
- Best African DJ (2018)
- Best African Electro (2019)
SOCAN
- Hardy Hagood (2018)
GALA DYNASTIE PRIX D'EXCELLENCE BLACK
- Meilleur artiste (2019)
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