Ngoma Drumming Workshops
Free Ngoma drumming workshops in traditional Congolese percussion. Through partnerships with schools and community centers, Pelisa offers dance, music, and cultural workshops providing a platform for participants of all ages to connect with Congolese culture, building bridges across cultural backgrounds. Each year during Black History Month we play for many assemblies throughout the Bay Area. Ongoing class series include: Ile Omode School, Oakland; Live in Peace, East Palo Alto; Fairview School, Hayward; Lorin Eden School, Hayward; East Oakland Youth Development Center; Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, Oakland; Congolese Song Series, East Palo Alto, CA

Professional dance and music performances
As Co-Director of Fua Dia Kongo, Kiazi Malonga collaborates with local arts and community organizations showcasing the vibrancy of Congolese dance and music. Recent highlights include: Black Joy Parade, Oakland, CA; SF City Hall Black History Month, SF; Kiazi Malonga Album release performance, Menlo Park; performance in celebration of Malonga Day; Stanford Black Grad Celebration; Leading cultural immersion trip “Embrace Kongo” to Congo; Performance at World Arts West Dance Festival; Performance at Diamano Coura’s 50th Anniversary.

Rhythms of Fatherhood
Ongoing community events for Black and Brown fathers and children in Oakland, centered on health and wellbeing. The project was birthed out of Kiazi’s journey as a single father of a four-year old girl in Oakland. In collaboration with Calabash’s Chef Nigel Jones, these events feature music and dance workshops featuring healthy Afro-Caribbean and Jamaican cuisine – supporting mental health and community healing. Rooted in the mbongui healing traditions of the Kongo Kingdom, these gatherings create a safe space for participants to share, connect, and heal collectively.

Social Justice & Environmental Advocacy
Using the arts as a vehicle for change, Pelisa raises awareness about human rights abuses in the DRC, including the environmental and social impacts of cobalt mining.