Afro+ Fest will kick off for the primary time within the Nation’s Capital on Labor Day Weekend, bringing a group of figures from the world of Afrobeats, R&B, Dancehall, and Ampiano. Headlining Afro+ Fest are Gunna, Asake, Machel Montano, and Shensea.
Based by Michael Awosanya, Afro+ Fest is making its inaugural debut in Washington, D.C. on the outside venue, RFK Competition Grounds. That includes the skills of the aforementioned acts, the weekend competition will even embody performances and appearances from international superstars Wizkid, Uncle Waffles, and particular visitor, D.C.’s personal, Shy Glizzy. Fellow DMV native Foggie Uncooked will even grace the stage.
The plus check in Afro+ Fest is supposed to indicate not solely Africa and the continent’s weighty contributions to the humanities, but in addition a name to the worldwide Black diaspora within the identify of unification. Together with this stance, the broader goals of the competition are to focus on style, meals, artwork, and entrepreneurship
“That is the block get together we’ve dreamed about for a decade,” stated Michael Awosanya, additionally the manager producer for Afro+ Fest. “With the help of Mayor Muriel Bowser and Occasions DC, Afro+ Fest is bringing the complete diaspora to RFK—music, meals, tradition—pushed by the individuals and sounds that form us.”
To be taught extra about Afro+ Fest, click on right here. Peep the flyer from the Instagram submit under.
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