05/08/2024
Ow!!! What a weekend!! The word that comes to mind is... VIBES 💥
Words cannot truly express the joy that was felt this weekend. Over the years, SoWeKiz has evolved from supporting the movement of Kizomba and Urbankiz in the South West to representing Kizomba and Urbankiz in the UK 💪
SoWeKiz would like to take this opportunity to thank all the members that stood as anchors for the success of SoWeKiz.
Firstly, SoWeKiz would like to thank 🌟Dico (Bom Balanço) for his hard work and dedication in ensuring that the sound was to its optimum performance.
🌟Miro Kikola for your positive energy, playing a supporting role to Dico.
Secondly, we would like to thank ✨Astrid for her support, and being an amazing project manager for SoWeKiz and working tirelessly with the accommodation team to ensure that requests were met. This is only a fraction of what you did, but we can't reveal everything, otherwise we will be here the whole day 🤣
resilient , when things proved difficult, you were consistent in taking action. When the world said no, you said yes. Without your gift, which is getting people rallied up for the event, SoWeKiz will probably not have happened this year, and for that we will forever be grateful 🙏
Thirdly, we would like to thank ⚡️Vaida for being responsive to all the queries and requests via emails.
Fourthly, we would like to thank ⭐️Abena for all her hard work in ensuring that all our artists were well looked after. You went well above and beyond the call of duty. SoWeKiz is truly blessed to have you as part of the team 👏
✨Melissa, what can we say... you were an absolute gem! Head of communication, you too went well above the call of duty to help spot and solve problems when they arose.
💝Lilou, the mother of SoWeKiz, the one that held SoWeKiz hands in the mist of chaos. What can I say... thank you for you stepping up in areas where you were needed. Your role has changed over the years, but you will always be the calm in the storm. Thank you for your presence 🙏
Thank you to the 💥media team, my marketing strategist, 💫Silvia for your brilliant ideas and looking after all the info that went out to the public.
Thank you the photographers and videographers 🌟Karen Chau and ✨Arthur Ganaev for taking fabulous pictures and creating special moments.
Thank you to all the vendors:
💫Prosper Catering for introducing original African and Caribbean food, ⚡️Bri's Kitchen for Thai and Hawaiian fusion food, 💥Wakanda prints for providing African clothing for our African themed nights, 🔥Angel's special jewellery for adding some extra elegance to our dancers, ✨AdZentures for providing lovely massages for artists and dancers alike, 💫Andrea for providing jumpsuits and leggings for the festival, 💥Andrew for helping with the design of SoWeKiz's uniform.
Thank you to all the 💫teachers and 🔥DJs alike. We are very selective when it comes to you guys, because you represent the best of the best. We thank you for your professionalism and vibes you gave out this weekend.
Thank you to those who did promotional tours to support SoWeKiz. Big up to ⚡️Richard Voogt for supporting us with SoWeKiz tour with DRENA. Much love and respect for what you do for London and the UK.
Thank you to 🔥El Ceprino, who hasn't only been a mentor, but also an older brother to SoWeKiz. Thank you for your ever lasting support with KizBash promo tours over the years. Your support hasn't gone unnoticed.
Thank you to 🌟Josielyn for being a friend to SoWeKiz and for your encouragement and supporting SoWeKiz with Killakiz tour in Reading.
Thank you to the accommodation reps Sally, Beth, Joanne Marie & Angel for being ambassadors for SoWeKiz and answering regional concerns regarding accommodation. And thank you to 💥Atim for his amazing performance at SoWeKiz. It was flawless and had everything that a concert should have: laughs, smiles, and loads of dances.
And finally thank you to those who attended from different sides of the country. Without your belief and Support, there would be no SoWeKiz, for that... I would forever be grateful❤️🔥.
And for those who missed out this year, we are building something special in the UK. We hope that you can be part of our Journey on our next edition🙏
If you think this year was good, or the best edition yet...believe us when we tell you, it's about to get even better 🤩🤩
Watch this space 😉😎
Here are a few glimpses of what happened this year with SoWeKiz 5.0
