WASHINGTON,, July 23, 2025 / Prnewswire / – Afro + FestThe first large -scale festival of the coast is celebrating the full spectrum of world music and world culture will make its debut Sunday,, August 31,, 2025has Grounds of the RFK festival In Washington, DC The inaugural programming features the headliners Superstar Gunna and Asake, leading a cross list of list A – for an expected crowd of 20,000 fans.
Food by ethos “AfricaIn addition, “Afro + Fest offers an experience in one day, which honors both the future and the heritage of black music – hif -hop, Afrobeats, Soca, Dancehall, R&B and Amapiano – immersive artistic installations, creators of local creators and local creators.
2025 protruding fimsets
- Gunna
- ASAKE (Festival closure)
- Gabzy
- DJ TUEZ
- Foggie Raw
- Machel Montano
- Ricky Platinum
- SHATTA WALE
- Shenseea
- TXC
- Waffle uncle
- Waande coal
- Special guest: Shy Glizzy (the own hero of the dc hometown)
The vision of a founder
“This is the block party that we have dreamed of for a decade,” said the founder and executive producer Michael is a duration. “With the mayor’s support Muriel Bowser And the DC, Afro + Fest events brings complete diaspora to RFK – music, food, culture – led by people and sounds that shape us. “”
What started as a university dream has become a cultural movement – created by and for communities that have defined black music worldwide. On August 31Afro + Fest is about to become Washington, DC The new most daring tradition. “The impact of the festival will be felt not only through music, but in the real opportunities it creates for local businesses and visionaries,” added Awosanya.
Festival details
- Date / Time: Sunday,, August 31,, 2025 | 12 h – 11 p.m.
- Location: RFK Festival Grounds, 2500 independence ave se, Washington, DC
- Tickets: on sale now at TheaFroplus.com
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About Afro + Fest
Afro + Fest is the first large -scale festival of the East Coast dedicated to the whole of world music and world culture. Founded by the creatives and community leaders of the DMV region, Afro + Fest aims to amplify black sounds, to unite the diaspora and to promote the economic and creative opportunity by music, art and entrepreneurship. It is a gathering where each member of the diaspora – and all the allies who love black creativity – can meet in a joyful celebration.
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