DJ Shams

Originally from Dakar, Senegal, and now based in Washington DC, DJ Shams is a celebrated DJ with a passion for Zouk, Cabo, Funana, Ndombolo, and Kizomba. His love for music began in Dakar, dancing to Caribbean Zouk and partner dancing with legends like Harry Diboula. Since discovering Kizomba in 2015, DJ Shams has become a key figure in his community, blending his versatile mixing skills and refined music selection at major festivals across North America. Over the past years, DJ Shams was invited in major festivals including Smile Paradise, DCBX, Baltimore Kizomba Festival, Queen City Dance Festival, Boston Kizomba Festival, Victoria International Kizomba Festival.