The 2025 edition of the AfroFest is scheduled to happen in Washington, DC, on August 31.
The festival is picking up momentum to become one of the biggest Afrobeats and diaspora music events in the world.
This year’s edition features American rapper Gunna and Nigeria’s afrobeat heavyweight, Asake, and confirmed headliners.
When Is AfroFest 2025?
Afro+Fest 2025 is happening on August 31st, 2025, in Washington, DC, at RFK Festival Grounds.
Which Artists Are Performing At The Afro+Fest 2025?
Organizers of the 2025 edition of the Afro+Fest, Events DC, have announced American rapper Gunna and Nigerian’s Asake as headline artists.
They will be sharing the performance stage with Machael Montano (Trinidad), Shenseea (Jamaica), Uncle Waffles (Eswatini), Shatta Wale (Ghana), Wendy Coal (Nigeria), Gabzy (London), and TXZ Dj Tunes.
The night will also feature guest performances by Foggie Raw (Maryland) and Ricky Platinum.
Lamy Wonder, Tobby Drillz, Adwoa, Dippo, Laik, Meka Luxx, Teestixx, and Zay Ade, alongside 30 04, A1 Walt, Claud De Martian, EJ, GetBoxed, Njinjoh, PsMoov, Sam I AM, Seero, Showtime, and TeaBee will hype the stage on the night of Afro+Fest 2025.
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