Artist Biography
GeNie Baffoe is a multi-talented DJ, MC, freestyle dancer, educator, sound technician, actor, and RV Enthusiast whose passion for Hip Hop culture and event planning has inspired communities across Canada and beyond. Originally from Montreal, Québec and now based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, GeNie has spent nearly two decades perfecting his craft on the DJ Decks, the MIC, The classroom and the Big screen.
Known for his high-energy presence, he has travelled all over the world to DJ, host, adjudicate, teach, compete, and facilitate cultural events. As a community leader and organizer, GeNie has created and directed events including DANCE 4 MS, The Artist Within, Who’s the iLLEST, You Got Stylez, Light It Up, North Star Festival, and the Rhythms & Unity Festival just to name a few. He has also choreographed 2 CFL halftime shows for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 2 opening sequences for WE Day, and was one of only two Canadian choreographers selected to help create the national Sharing Dance routine for Canada’s 150th anniversary.
GeNie is the co-creator and director of Our Scene The Movie, a documentary on Winnipeg’s Hip Hop dance community. His screen work also includes appearances in Sweet Autumn, Tales of the Hood 3 and Les Faillites D'astrid. Beyond the stage, GeNie is committed to educating the community. He regularly teaches and facilitates classes, freestyle sessions, workshops, and programming across Winnipeg at The Forks, Drop In Dance Winnipeg, BOSS Dance Academy, schools, festivals, and community spaces. Whether DJing, MCing, teaching, or creating spaces for connection through music and movement, DJ GeNie continues to uplift communities through culture, creativity, and authentic expression.
Known for his high-energy presence, he has travelled all over the world to DJ, host, adjudicate, teach, compete, and facilitate cultural events. As a community leader and organizer, GeNie has created and directed events including DANCE 4 MS, The Artist Within, Who’s the iLLEST, You Got Stylez, Light It Up, North Star Festival, and the Rhythms & Unity Festival just to name a few. He has also choreographed 2 CFL halftime shows for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 2 opening sequences for WE Day, and was one of only two Canadian choreographers selected to help create the national Sharing Dance routine for Canada’s 150th anniversary.
GeNie is the co-creator and director of Our Scene The Movie, a documentary on Winnipeg’s Hip Hop dance community. His screen work also includes appearances in Sweet Autumn, Tales of the Hood 3 and Les Faillites D'astrid. Beyond the stage, GeNie is committed to educating the community. He regularly teaches and facilitates classes, freestyle sessions, workshops, and programming across Winnipeg at The Forks, Drop In Dance Winnipeg, BOSS Dance Academy, schools, festivals, and community spaces. Whether DJing, MCing, teaching, or creating spaces for connection through music and movement, DJ GeNie continues to uplift communities through culture, creativity, and authentic expression.