8.28.2023
AFROPUNK Brooklyn 2023: Sunday Recap
Teyana Taylor and Joey Bada$$ Cap Off A Beautiful Night At Greenpoint Terminal Market; Day Two Also Brought Highlight Sets From Baby Tate, Sudan Archives, and Many More
Teyana Taylor closes out the festival
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THE RECAP:
Always a spotlight of all aspects of Black creativity, AFROPUNK Brooklyn brings an atmosphere unlike any other. Sunday brought another action-packed day at the festival’s new location at Greenpoint Terminal Market, which was completely transformed into a haven of acceptance and positivity. Fans showed up in their finest fits to see superstars like the graceful Teyana Taylor who put on a show packed full of her biggest hits, including “How You Want It,” “Wake Up Love” and “Rose in Harlem.” Teyana came out of retirement to perform for the diverse and vibrant crowd, delivering a lovely speech about the special occasion. Her last set before the iconic singer, actress, and dancer steps back into retirement from performing, Teyana’s headlining set was a family affair, as she brought out her husband, former New York Knicks player Iman Shumpert, and her two daughters, who showed off their own charisma and talent.
Beyond Teyana, the festival offered an eclectic array of artists to entertain the Brooklyn crowd. The crowd lit up when hometown hero Joey Bada$$, who grew up a few stops down the G Train in Bed-Stuy, delivered a stunning sunset set with the NYC skyline behind him. Before the stars came out at night, AFROPUNK brought incredible performances from Baby Tate, Sudan Archives, Dreamer Isioma, DBN Gogo, and more. Between sets, local DJs, DJ Mahogany and DJ SNS kept the energy going as the night went on, playing the streets’ hottest tracks.
Beyond the music, AFROPUNK provided a space for all kinds of local creatives to showcase their wares. The Spinthrift Market was bustling, as fans relished the opportunity to buy handmade goods from local artisans. AFROPUNK’s Bites ‘N Beats offered delectable eats from Black-owned food trucks and restaurants from NYC, with options ranging from Caribbean to Nigerian to Soul Food, and more. AT&T, Lush Cosmetics, and All Ways Black also hosted their own activations on site, celebrating the individuality of every attendee and the ways they come together to create the AFROPUNK family.
AFROPUNK is more than just an event, it’s a celebration of life, music, food, and culture in the Black community. AFROPUNK BROOKLYN 2023 continues the brand’s legacy as a safe space for Black alternative culture, offering a haven for attendees to show up as their most authentic selves. With a triumphant debut at its new location, the festival continue to inspire some of the most creative and fresh individuals in the borough and beyond to turn up in all their glory. Continuing a tradition that has lasted nearly 20 years, AFROPUNK Brooklyn will remain the most celebratory and accepting event of the year, spreading love and positivity like it always does.
Check out highlight photos from Greenpoint Terminal Market below and stay tuned for more information about forthcoming AFROPUNK events and initiatives.
Check out even more photos from the festival here. Please credit photos as such “(AFROPUNK / photographer)”: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x7TkbBw9LIohVbcdQBDFUrx4Bh1GEhvv?usp=sharing
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TEYANA TAYLOR
The one-and-only Teyana Taylor brings glamor and movement to the Big Top Stage
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / @AJXLV)
Teyana’s daughter Junie is natural born star (Photo credit: AFROPUNK / @AJXLV)
JOEY BADA$$
Bed-Stuy’s native son brought the boom bap vibes to celebrate Hip-Hop 50
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(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / AJXLV)
BABY TATE
The ascendant Georgia rapper entertained the crowd with her playful tracks
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SUDAN ARCHIVES
The multi-talent violinist & vocalist wowed with her musical skills
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / @AJXLV)
DBN GOGO
The South African DJ got the crowd lit
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DREAMER ISIOMA
Brooklyn’s own Iniko shines on The Big Top Stage
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / @LESVARGASS)
ENNY
The rising British rapper brought her talents to Brooklyn
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RAHZEL & FRIENDS
The Queens beatboxing legend took the crowd back in time to hip-hop’s glory days
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SCENES FROM THE EVENT
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(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / @LASTNAMELORDE)
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / @LASTNAMELORDE)
THE BACKGROUND:
About AFROPUNK:
AFROPUNK IS THE MICROPHONE OF THOUGHT AND A LENS OF PERSPECTIVE
AFROPUNK is an integrated media platform and global music festival platform giving voice to the unwritten, unwelcome and unseen. AFROPUNK is redefining the modern multicultural experience through its mission to unleash freedom of expression and to honor the power of individuality while strengthening our community. AFROPUNK creates an anchor for its growing audience of multicultural youth through its annual music festival and other events (in Brooklyn, Miami, Minneapolis, and Oakland) with past events in Paris, London, Atlanta, and Johannesburg), while continually enhancing engagement and promoting conversation through content, commerce, and community.
AFROPUNK is devoted to creating safe spaces for the expression of Black liberation and a Black Future where we love ourselves and each other without preconception. The AFROPUNK tenets serve as a North Star and remind people to check themselves, ego and each other when we enter the shared spaces.
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