MONTREAL: NIGHT OF SLAM AND POETRY WITH ELIKYA SHULA

Montreal – It was in a warm and electrifying atmosphere that an exceptional artistic evening took place at Espace 2M, bringing together many talents from Montreal’s emerging scene. The event, initiated and led by Elikia, allowed artists from diverse backgrounds to share their passion, stories, and messages with an enthusiastic audience.

Originally from Senegal, Abdel, now based in Montreal, opened the evening with a powerful message:

“When I started my music, I began from zero. Today, I’ve reached my goals. My message is that one must always believe in oneself and never give up.”

The artist made a point of thanking Elikia for her initiative, which he described as a true spirit of family:

“She offered a platform where everyone could express themselves, and the audience loved it.”

For Ticha, a student and musician, music is a way to free herself from daily stress and to share positive emotions:

“It’s my peace, my way of saying things that have value and giving off good vibes.”

She praised the unifying force of the event:

“We can’t do anything alone. Elikia brought us together to share our passions.”

Slam poet Nado de Queen emphasized the importance of introspection and daring:

“My message is to learn to listen to yourself, to follow what your body and emotions tell you. And above all, to keep daring.”

For his part, Suffisant used slam to speak about the history of his Burundian community, marked by genocide:

“I would like this to be better known and recognized in the world.”

For him, the evening was “a wonderful discovery,” and he is already hoping for a second edition.

Cameroonian artist Mafta 237, representing a new generation of afrobeats performers in Montreal, delivered a festive and heartfelt performance:

“I am an afrobeat lover. My role is to transmit love, make people dance, and at the same time send a message: believe in yourself, rely on your family and loved ones.”

The founder of the initiative, Elikia, reflected on the origins of this project:

“This project was born barely a month ago. I gathered all the necessary resources—venue, catering, décor, artists—and tonight I can say I am proud. The audience showed up, there was energy, love, and beautiful artistic discoveries.”

She emphasized the role of slam as a tool of liberation:

“Unlike a song that lasts three minutes, slam allows me to go further into my thoughts and transmit a message more deeply.”

Host of the evening and manager of Espace 2M, Stéphane Schwapi, said he was impressed by the richness of the performances:

“We witnessed a joyful moment full of discoveries. This is a space open to anyone who wishes to organize concerts, weddings, birthdays, or after-parties.”

Between slam, afrobeat, poetry, and shared vibrations, the evening highlighted the vitality and diversity of Montreal’s emerging scene. An event that both artists and the audience hope to see return with a second season—bigger and even more unifying.