Aytiwan

Hailing from Belgium, Aytiwan has quickly established himself as an emerging name in Afro House, taking his sound to some of the world's most recognised dancefloors. In just three years, the Producer, DJ, label head and radio host has built an impressive presence within the genre, gaining the support and confidence of some of its leading artists while developing a distinctive sound of his own. Drawing from Afro House and Afro Tech, his productions bring together rhythmic intensity, emotional depth and a clear artistic identity, with the dancefloor always in focus.

Few tracks have featured as consistently in Black Coffee's sets this year as Aytiwan's edit of Ilario Alicante's classic 'Vacaciones En Chile'. Since July, the track has become a recurring highlight in the South African legend's performances, reaching audiences at some remarkable locations: from the Roman arena of Pula in Croatia and Buda Castle in Budapest to the Royal Palace in Brussels, the Petra Theatre in Athens and Fort Manoel in Malta. Its journey has also taken it to Hï Ibiza, Circoloco at DC10, Space Riccione, Zamna Madrid and Pacha New York, as well as a crowd of more than 30,000 people in Lisbon. Liva K has also included the edit in his sets, playing it at Cavo Paradiso in Mykonos, while growing interest from both DJs and listeners continues to generate requests for the track.

This recognition from Black Coffee extends to other releases in Aytiwan's catalogue. 'Mwezi' earned a place on the artist's official Spotify playlist before reaching #8 on Beatport's Afro House Top 100, while 'Maombi' secured the number two position on his Track IDs playlist. Support from artists including Shimza, Francis Mercier and MoBlack further reflects his expanding reach across the scene. His live schedule has also included a headline performance at Eden Ibiza and an appearance at Tomorrowland. Alongside his international bookings, Aytiwan connects with audiences in Belgium every month through his Afro House radio show on national broadcaster Tipik (RTBF).

At the core of Aytiwan's sound are deep grooves, expressive melodies and percussion-driven arrangements. Informed by his direct connection with the dancefloor, his productions are designed to resonate in club and festival settings while retaining their appeal beyond those environments. Recent releases such as 'Mwezi' and 'Maombi', released on Sondela, showcase this approach through powerful rhythms, layered melodic elements and detailed percussion, creating immersive musical experiences. Collaboration is also an important part of his creative process, allowing him to explore new ideas and bring different dimensions to each release without losing the identity that connects his work.

His contribution to the Afro House scene also takes shape through Afrosteria, the Brussels-based record label and event series he founded to support talent from across the international Afro House and Afro Tech community. With more than 90 releases in its catalogue and regular club events in Brussels, the platform reflects his commitment to creating opportunities for artists at different stages of their careers, bringing emerging names into conversation with established figures from the scene.

The next chapter arrives with 'The Calling', scheduled for release on Afrosteria on 20 November, followed by further music and upcoming dates. With a clear creative direction and a continued drive to develop his sound, Aytiwan's journey is still unfolding. Follow him across social media to stay connected with his latest releases, performances and future projects.