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“Afro Nation events began in Portugal in 2019 and are continuing to grow and expand across the globe as a way to showcase and celebrate Afro-fusion, reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, soca and more Black-led music.” – Billboard
“Afro Nation is more than just a two-day music festival. It’s even beyond a gathering of Africans, American or otherwise, descending on a city to have a good time with good vibes. It’s a mecca of unapologetic Blackness that puts the spotlight on not just music, but unity, and community.” – Detroit Metro Times
“With previous events in Ghana and Puerto Rico, Afro Nation has the accolade of being the world’s biggest festival centered on Afrobeats music.” – Billboard
“‘It really touches your soul.’ Afro Nation Miami puts spotlight on West African culture.” – Miami Herald
“Afro Nation Miami had an unmistakable African essence, fusing afrobeats, amapiano, and reggae.” – Variety
“Afro Nation Detroit 2023 wasn’t just a festival; it was a renaissance. A reminder of where we come from, the unity in our diversity, and the power of black excellence.” – The Michigan Chronicle
“The festival promises to deliver an impressive array of today’s hottest artists from Africa and the diaspora.” – Yahoo!
“For the festival goers, this year’s event fulfilled the 2-year long draught of social distancing and zero socializing. Social media was a buzz with Instagram reels featuring artist performances, festival fashion, and social engagements by the beach on the beautiful Praia da Rocha beach, just south of Portimão….Now with a second edition taking place in Ghana, this coming December, Afro Nation is yet to see more success.” – MEFeater
Launched in 2019 with critical acclaim, Afro Nation is the biggest Afrobeats celebration in the world and a fast growing global cultural influence. The festival was founded by Nigerian creative industry entrepreneurs Obi Asika, and Smade, in association with BBC 1 Xtra. The events unite the diaspora and deliver something culturally important to a hugely underserved audience. In 2022, 40,000 music lovers attended Afro Nation Portugal to see the biggest names in Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Dancehall at one of the most beautiful beach locations on the planet – past artists include Burna Boy, Davido, Meek Mill, Megan Thee Stallion, Scorpion Kings, Major League DJz and many more. After finishing 2022 with Afro Nation Ghana (Dec. 29-30), Afro Nation is expanding even further in 2023, debuting its first-ever festival on the continental U.S in Miami in May 2023 and coming to Detroit this August.
Press Releases
Afro Nation Detroit Sunday Recap: Davido Closes the Inaugural Festival, Plus Coi Leray, Masego & More
Afro Nation Detroit Saturday Recap: Burna Boy, Ari Lennox, Latto & More
Afro Nation Detroit Announces Set Times For This Weekend’s Festival, Headlined by Burna Boy & Davido
Afro Nation Detroit 2023 Adds Dej Loaf to Star-Studded Lineup
Afro Nation Detroit Announces Event Series Prior to Inaugural Festival
Afro Nation Miami Day 2 Recap: Wizkid, Rema, Fireboy & More Close Out the Afrobeats Celebration
Afro Nation Miami Day 1: Burna Boy Kicks Off Afro Nation’s First U.S. Event with a Bang
Afro Nation Detroit Lineup Features Burna, Davido, Ari Lennox & More
Afro Nation Miami 2023 Announces Set Times for This Weekend’s Fest
Afro Nation Announces Afro Nation Detroit, Coming August 19-20, 2023
Afro Nation Adds Fireboy DML, Sech, Mavado & More to AN Miami 2023
Afro Nation Expands to US, Recruits Burna Boy & WizKid to Headline Miami 2023 Festival