{"id":28324,"date":"2025-07-22T19:58:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T19:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotelsalepage.com\/feed\/cision-pr-newswire\/gunna-asake-to-headline-afro-fest-d-c-s-first-festival-for-global-black-music-aug-31\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T19:58:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T19:58:25","slug":"gunna-asake-to-headline-afro-fest-d-c-s-first-festival-for-global-black-music-aug-31-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=28324","title":{"rendered":"Gunna, Asake to Headline Afro+\u202fFest&#8211;D.C.&#8217;s First Festival for Global Black Music, Aug\u202f31"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2736098\/Afro__Fest_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4473134-1&amp;h=2567090598&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fdrive%2Ffolders%2F16kvgXqK48X4XgxKA4i1tO8M6R73EGgiv%3Fusp%3Ddrive_link&amp;a=LINK+TO+ASSETS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LINK TO ASSETS<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">July 23, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; <b><u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4473134-1&amp;h=335035975&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theafroplus.com%2F&amp;a=Afro%2B%E2%80%AFFest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Afro+\u202fFest<\/a><\/u><\/b>, the East Coast&#8217;s first large\u2011scale festival celebrating the full spectrum of global Black music and culture, will debut <b>Sunday<\/b>,<b> <span class=\"xn-chron\">August 31<\/span><\/b>,<b>\u202f2025<\/b>, at <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4473134-1&amp;h=2450912808&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Feventsdc.com%2Fvenue%2Ffestival-grounds-rfk-campus&amp;a=RFK+Festival+Grounds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">RFK Festival Grounds<\/a><\/u> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington, D.C.<\/span> The inaugural lineup features superstar headliners Gunna and Asake, leading a cross\u2011continental roster of A\u2011list talent for an expected crowd of 20,000 fans.<\/p>\n<p>Powered by the ethos &#8220;<span class=\"xn-location\">Africa<\/span>, plus more,&#8221; Afro+\u202fFest offers a one\u2011day, all\u2011ages experience that honors both the future and the legacy of Black music\u2014hip\u2011hop, Afrobeats, soca, dancehall, R&amp;B and amapiano\u2014alongside immersive art installations, global cuisine, fashion activations and a marketplace of Black\u2011owned brands and local creators.<\/p>\n<p><b>2025 Lineup Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Gunna<\/li>\n<li>Asake (closing the festival)<\/li>\n<li>Gabzy<\/li>\n<li>DJ Tunez<\/li>\n<li>Foggie Raw<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-person\">Machel Montano<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Ricky Platinum<\/li>\n<li>Shatta Wale<\/li>\n<li>Shenseea<\/li>\n<li>TXC<\/li>\n<li>Uncle Waffles<\/li>\n<li>Wande Coal<\/li>\n<li>Special Guest: Shy Glizzy (D.C.&#8217;s own hometown hero)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>A Founder&#8217;s Vision\u00a0<br \/><\/b>&#8220;This is the block party we&#8217;ve dreamed about for a decade,&#8221; said founder and executive producer <span class=\"xn-person\">Michael Awosanya<\/span>. &#8220;With the support of Mayor <span class=\"xn-person\">Muriel Bowser<\/span> and Events DC, Afro+ Fest is bringing the full diaspora to RFK\u2014music, food, culture\u2014driven by the people and sounds that shape us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>What began as a college dream has grown into a cultural movement\u2014created by and for the communities that have defined Black music worldwide. On <span class=\"xn-chron\">August 31<\/span>, Afro+ Fest is set to become <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington, D.C.&#8217;s<\/span> boldest new tradition. &#8220;The festival&#8217;s impact will be felt not only through the music, but in the real opportunities it creates for local businesses and visionaries,&#8221; Awosanya added.<\/p>\n<p><b>Festival Details<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Date\/Time: <b>Sunday<\/b>, <b><span class=\"xn-chron\">August 31<\/span><\/b>, <b>2025<\/b> | <b><span class=\"xn-chron\">12 PM<\/span><\/b> \u2013 <b><span class=\"xn-chron\">11 PM<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li>Location: RFK Festival Grounds, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4473134-1&amp;h=968149657&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fplace%2F2500%2BIndependence%2BAve%2BSE%2C%2BWashington%2C%2BDC%2B20003%2F%4038.8855493%2C-77.09342%2C12z%2Fdata%3D!4m10!1m2!2m1!1s2500%2BIndependence%2BAve%2BSE%2C%2BWashington%2C%2BDC!3m6!1s0x89b7b85165048135%3A0xbf044016fb2b08d4!8m2!3d38.8841473!4d-76.9720808!15sCigyNTAwIEluZGVwZW5kZW5jZSBBdmUgU0UsIFdhc2hpbmd0b24sIERDkgERY29tcG91bmRfYnVpbGRpbmfgAQA!16s%252Fg%252F11ryrwgh0m%3Fentry%3Dttu%26g_ep%3DEgoyMDI1MDcxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%253D%253D&amp;a=2500+Independence+Ave+SE%2C+Washington%2C+DC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2500 Independence Ave SE, <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington, DC<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Tickets: On sale now at <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4473134-1&amp;h=3569654494&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Ftheafroplus.com%2F&amp;a=theafroplus.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">theafroplus.com<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Instagram\/TikTok\/Facebook\/X: <b>@TheAfroPlus<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>PRESS &amp; MEDIA CREDENTIALS<br \/><\/b>For all media inquiries, including requests for press credentials, hi-res images, artist bios, site maps, and sponsor materials, accredited journalists and creators are invited to contact <span class=\"xn-person\">Asma Amani<\/span> of Asma Amani PR at <a href=\"mailto:asma@asmaamanipr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">asma@asmaamanipr.com<\/a> or +1 (703) 286-9084.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Afro+ Fest<br \/><\/b>Afro+ Fest is the East Coast&#8217;s first large-scale festival dedicated to the full spectrum of global Black music and culture. Founded by DMV-area creatives and community leaders, Afro+ Fest aims to amplify Black sounds, unite the diaspora, and foster economic and creative opportunity through music, art, and entrepreneurship. It is a gathering where every member of the diaspora\u2014and every ally who loves Black creativity\u2014can come together in joyful celebration.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2736098\/Afro__Fest_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4473134-1&amp;h=2567090598&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fdrive%2Ffolders%2F16kvgXqK48X4XgxKA4i1tO8M6R73EGgiv%3Fusp%3Ddrive_link&amp;a=LINK+TO+ASSETS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LINK TO ASSETS<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">July 23, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; <b><u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4473134-1&amp;h=335035975&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theafroplus.com%2F&amp;a=Afro%2B%E2%80%AFFest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Afro+\u202fFest<\/a><\/u><\/b>, the East Coast&#8217;s first large\u2011scale festival celebrating the full spectrum of global Black music and culture, will debut <b>Sunday<\/b>,<b> <span class=\"xn-chron\">August 31<\/span><\/b>,<b>\u202f2025<\/b>, at <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4473134-1&amp;h=2450912808&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Feventsdc.com%2Fvenue%2Ffestival-grounds-rfk-campus&amp;a=RFK+Festival+Grounds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">RFK Festival Grounds<\/a><\/u> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington, D.C.<\/span> The inaugural lineup features superstar headliners Gunna and Asake, leading a cross\u2011continental roster of A\u2011list talent for an expected crowd of 20,000 fans.<\/p>\n<p>Powered by the ethos &#8220;<span class=\"xn-location\">Africa<\/span>, plus more,&#8221; Afro+\u202fFest offers a one\u2011day, all\u2011ages experience that honors both the future and the legacy of Black music\u2014hip\u2011hop, Afrobeats, soca, dancehall, R&amp;B and amapiano\u2014alongside immersive art installations, global cuisine, fashion activations and a marketplace of Black\u2011owned brands and local creators.<\/p>\n<p><b>2025 Lineup Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Gunna<\/li>\n<li>Asake (closing the festival)<\/li>\n<li>Gabzy<\/li>\n<li>DJ Tunez<\/li>\n<li>Foggie Raw<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-person\">Machel Montano<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Ricky Platinum<\/li>\n<li>Shatta Wale<\/li>\n<li>Shenseea<\/li>\n<li>TXC<\/li>\n<li>Uncle Waffles<\/li>\n<li>Wande Coal<\/li>\n<li>Special Guest: Shy Glizzy (D.C.&#8217;s own hometown hero)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>A Founder&#8217;s Vision\u00a0<br \/><\/b>&#8220;This is the block party we&#8217;ve dreamed about for a decade,&#8221; said founder and executive producer <span class=\"xn-person\">Michael Awosanya<\/span>. &#8220;With the support of Mayor <span class=\"xn-person\">Muriel Bowser<\/span> and Events DC, Afro+ Fest is bringing the full diaspora to RFK\u2014music, food, culture\u2014driven by the people and sounds that shape us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>What began as a college dream has grown into a cultural movement\u2014created by and for the communities that have defined Black music worldwide. On <span class=\"xn-chron\">August 31<\/span>, Afro+ Fest is set to become <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington, D.C.&#8217;s<\/span> boldest new tradition. &#8220;The festival&#8217;s impact will be felt not only through the music, but in the real opportunities it creates for local businesses and visionaries,&#8221; Awosanya added.<\/p>\n<p><b>Festival Details<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Date\/Time: <b>Sunday<\/b>, <b><span class=\"xn-chron\">August 31<\/span><\/b>, <b>2025<\/b> | <b><span class=\"xn-chron\">12 PM<\/span><\/b> \u2013 <b><span class=\"xn-chron\">11 PM<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li>Location: RFK Festival Grounds, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4473134-1&amp;h=968149657&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fplace%2F2500%2BIndependence%2BAve%2BSE%2C%2BWashington%2C%2BDC%2B20003%2F%4038.8855493%2C-77.09342%2C12z%2Fdata%3D!4m10!1m2!2m1!1s2500%2BIndependence%2BAve%2BSE%2C%2BWashington%2C%2BDC!3m6!1s0x89b7b85165048135%3A0xbf044016fb2b08d4!8m2!3d38.8841473!4d-76.9720808!15sCigyNTAwIEluZGVwZW5kZW5jZSBBdmUgU0UsIFdhc2hpbmd0b24sIERDkgERY29tcG91bmRfYnVpbGRpbmfgAQA!16s%252Fg%252F11ryrwgh0m%3Fentry%3Dttu%26g_ep%3DEgoyMDI1MDcxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%253D%253D&amp;a=2500+Independence+Ave+SE%2C+Washington%2C+DC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2500 Independence Ave SE, <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington, DC<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Tickets: On sale now at <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4473134-1&amp;h=3569654494&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Ftheafroplus.com%2F&amp;a=theafroplus.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">theafroplus.com<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Instagram\/TikTok\/Facebook\/X: <b>@TheAfroPlus<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>PRESS &amp; MEDIA CREDENTIALS<br \/><\/b>For all media inquiries, including requests for press credentials, hi-res images, artist bios, site maps, and sponsor materials, accredited journalists and creators are invited to contact <span class=\"xn-person\">Asma Amani<\/span> of Asma Amani PR at <a href=\"mailto:asma@asmaamanipr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">asma@asmaamanipr.com<\/a> or +1 (703) 286-9084.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Afro+ Fest<br \/><\/b>Afro+ Fest is the East Coast&#8217;s first large-scale festival dedicated to the full spectrum of global Black music and culture. Founded by DMV-area creatives and community leaders, Afro+ Fest aims to amplify Black sounds, unite the diaspora, and foster economic and creative opportunity through music, art, and entrepreneurship. 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