EKITWANDA
EKITWANDA is a queer Congolese multidisciplinary artist and DJ based in Montreal. Starting her journey as a painter, she expanded into tattoo art and now curates genre-defying DJ sets influenced by Pan-Africanism. Blending styles like Techno, Gqom, Hyperpop, and Trap, her music transcends boundaries, creating immersive soundscapes. She also co-hosts AFT3RWE4R, an online radio show streaming on YouTube, where she showcases cutting-edge global music.
For the IRL Map to Montreal, EKITWANDA shares five spots that ground her in the city — the places she returns to between sets, sessions, and everything in between.
Nouveau Palais
A warm, stylish neighborhood restaurant that somehow feels both timeless and very Montreal.
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The basketball court beside Van Horne skate park
A legendary pocket by the train tracks where pickup basketball, skating, and renegade parties give the area its energy.
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Restaurant Rizière
A family-run spot in the heart of the Plateau, especially good for vegetarians.
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Marché Tropic-Leo
A beloved neighborhood spot for Afro-Caribbean groceries that feels vibrant and rooted in community.
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Librairie Drawn & Quarterly
One of the city’s best bookstores, especially for graphic novels, art books, and that Mile End feeling.
EKITWANDA
EKITWANDA is a queer Congolese multidisciplinary artist and DJ based in Montreal. Starting her journey as a painter, she expanded into tattoo art and now curates genre-defying DJ sets influenced by Pan-Africanism. Blending styles like Techno, Gqom, Hyperpop, and Trap, her music transcends boundaries, creating immersive soundscapes.