Afro+ Fest, the East Coast’s first large‑scale festival celebrating the full spectrum of global Black music and culture, will debut Sunday, August 31, 2025, at RFK Festival Grounds in Washington, D.C. The inaugural lineup features superstar headliners Gunna and Asake, leading a cross‑continental roster of A‑list talent for an expected crowd of 20,000 fans.
Powered by the ethos “Africa, plus more,” Afro+ Fest offers a one‑day, all‑ages experience that honors both the future and the legacy of Black music—hip‑hop, Afrobeats, soca, dancehall, R&B and amapiano—alongside immersive art installations, global cuisine, fashion activations and a marketplace of Black‑owned brands and local creators.
A Founder’s Vision
“This is the block party we’ve dreamed about for a decade,” said founder and executive producer Michael Awosanya. “With the support of Mayor Muriel Bowser and Events DC, Afro+ Fest is bringing the full diaspora to RFK—music, food, culture—driven by the people and sounds that shape us.”
What began as a college dream has grown into a cultural movement—created by and for the communities that have defined Black music worldwide. On August 31, Afro+ Fest is set to become Washington, D.C.’s boldest new tradition. “The festival’s impact will be felt not only through the music, but in the real opportunities it creates for local businesses and visionaries,” Awosanya added.
2025 Lineup Highlights
- Gunna
- Asake (closing the festival)
- Gabzy
- DJ Tunez
- Foggie Raw
- Machel Montano
- Ricky Platinum
- Shatta Wale
- Shenseea
- TXC
- Uncle Waffles
- Wande Coal
- Special Guest: Shy Glizzy (D.C.’s own hometown hero)
