Born in Ivory Coast from Congolese origin, Melo is a very well-established dancer, choreographer, youth worker, and community leader. The founder of Uplift 514 Afro dance school and a pillar in the Montreal Urban Afro scene, his mission is to broadcast and share the essence of Afro dance, music and cultures. He has been touring and teaching in Canada for almost a decade.

In the past several years, he has performed and choreographed for major names in the international and national scene, such as Sean Paul, Sarahmée, Burna Boy, Corneille, Wiz Kid, and many more. ​

Year-round, Melo is part of the biggest festivals in Montreal, as a popular dancer and crowd pleaser. You can find him on the stages of Festival de Jazz de Montreal, Juste Pour Rire, Francofolies, MURAL, Nuit d’Afrique, Osheaga, Festival International de la danse de Montreal, Festival Mode & Design, Montreal en Lumière, Nuit Blanche, to name a few.

Melo has been featured on BBC Africa, BBC Business, TV5 Business, CityNews, and CBC.