Ian "Wizzy MoonChaser" Thomas, born and raised in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood, is a dynamic radio host, entrepreneur and community advocate. Raised by a single mother, Wizzy became involved in theater, basketball and short story writing at an early age. Although trained to become a pastor, he eventually chose to study psychology in CEGEP before turning to the world of radio.
Known for his boundless energy, passion and outspokenness, Wizzy quickly established himself on the Montreal radio scene. While attending Cégep Champlain St-Lambert, he joined the radio club and began hosting his own show every Friday. Today, he co-hosts The Morning Detour on CKUT, Montreal's first urban morning show, where his creativity and enthusiasm shine every day.
Defining himself as an artist, Wizzy is inspired by his godfather and Kanye West. His passion for storytelling and creating connections through conversation is at the heart of his work. His ultimate goal? To become Canada's number-one urban radio host.
In addition to his radio career, Wizzy has collaborated with brands such as Nike, NBA Canada and the City of Montreal, as well as mentoring programs such as Soars and The Crown Project. He has hosted numerous events, panels and interviews with influential personalities - from NBA champions to renowned chefs - while remaining deeply rooted in Montreal's urban culture.
Wizzy MoonChaser
Afoali Ngwakum Akisa is a Montreal-based creative mind, storyteller, and founder of 9:16 Stories, a video production company specializing in emotionally resonant, goal-driven narratives. Inspired by her father’s love for capturing family memories, Afoali turned her passion for storytelling into a thriving career, helping businesses and creators cut through the digital noise with content that connects and drives results.
Her work has delivered measurable impact across industries. Afoali’s expertise helped Swab the World raise over $232,000 through social media campaigns, secured $614,000 in funding for Sayaspora’s mission to empower African women, and supported Juno in raising $300,000 to innovate menstrual health solutions. Known for blending creativity and strategy, Afoali ensures that her clients’ stories resonate and inspire action.
In her workshops, Afoali empowers participants to create engaging content that not only captures attention but delivers real results. By sharing practical techniques, creative insights, and actionable strategies, she equips business owners, marketers, and creators with the tools to stand out in today’s crowded content landscape.
Sarah Béguineau is a content creator, entrepreneur, and passionate influencer who has built a community of over 900,000 followers across her platforms — all on her own, without a team and self-funding her equipment. Specializing in creating videos that blend humor and authenticity, she has turned her passion into a profession through hard work and determination.
Over the years, Sarah has collaborated with renowned brands like IKEA, Spotify, Desjardins, and more, seamlessly and creatively integrating promotions into her content. She has also shared her expertise as a panelist at Content Fest, inspiring fellow creators and industry professionals. As an ambassador for the Gala Influence Création, she took part in celebrating the achievements of influencers in content creation.
Sarah is a prime example of a creator who has successfully monetized her talent while staying true to her values, and she remains actively involved in the creative industry.
DFresh Banger is a gold- and platinum-certified Canadian-Cameroonian producer, DJ and songwriter. He is known for his innovative fusion of AI technology and music. Since 2020, he has been using artificial intelligence for sampling, production and dynamic DJ sets, marrying futuristic techniques with his signature sound inspired by Afro rhythms.
Born Daniel Sandé in Cameroon and raised in North America, DFresh Banger has been rocked by rap, R&B and reggae, as well as the driving rhythms of ndombolo and makossa. His career took off under the guidance of multi-platinum producer Koudjo (Booba, Jul, Soprano, Naza), and he enjoyed early success with the Parisian group 1995, achieving gold certification for their album Paris Sud Minute.
Today, DFresh Banger makes its international debut with the Afro-pop single Far Away, in collaboration with Nigerian revelation Singah (known for the hits Teyamo and Mon Amour, accumulating over 35 million listens). This sunny, hybrid track highlights his talent for fusing AI-enhanced productions with sounds from the four corners of the globe.
With a track record of success and a vision firmly focused on the future of music technology, DFresh Banger redefines modern production-one beat at a time.
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