9.13.2022
AFROPUNK Brooklyn 2022: Sunday Recap
Burna Boy and Lucky Daye Close Out AFROPUNK’s First Brooklyn Festival Since 2019; Day Two Brought More Highlight Sets from Earl Sweatshirt, Adekunle Gold, and More
Lucky Daye at AFROPUNK Brooklyn 2022 (AFROPUNK / Miguel Maldonado @doublemb_)
THE RECAP:
The rain came down on Sunday in New York City, but the artists and fans at AFROPUNK Brooklyn 2022 proved that they are fly in any weather. On the second and final day of the brand’s first Brooklyn festival since 2019, fans in ponchos and bare skin alike flocked to see superstars like Burna Boy and Lucky Daye close out the action on the Green Stage. The “African Giant” cut an impressive figure during his first headlining NY show since his history-making headlining show at MSG, while Lucky Daye showed the world why he’s one of R&B’s most talented rising stars. The festival’s second stage, the Red Stage, was just as active, bringing sets from masterful emcees Earl Sweatshirt and Mick Jenkins.
Though the rain dampened the grounds of the festival, nothing could dampen the spirits of the crowd, who showed up in their most creative fits to bask in the immaculate vibes. Whether they were dancing to DJs like Sydney Love and Kweku Sanderson, getting books signed by authors at AFROPUNK’s Rock ‘N Read, exploring the Ruffles x AFROPUNK “Own Your Ridges” maze, noshing at AFROPUNK’s Bites N Beats, or taking a breather at the Wellness Village, the Brooklyn community was ecstatic to have its favorite festival back. Fans who couldn’t make the festival in person tuned into the livestream on Twitch–the stream racked up nearly 2.4 million unique viewers, with over 23k concurrent viewers at its peak.
Check out highlight photos from Commodore Barry Park 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/1w30NM8bxa8sV7cU96Rf9sf4ZpPWYD7Mp
See even more highlights on AFROPUNK’s Instagram.
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BURNA BOY
Burna Boy gets the crowd singing along to his hits, plus new songs from his album Love, Damini
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Brandon Todd @brandannart)
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Brandon Todd @brandannart)
LUCKY DAYE
The ascendant R&B superstar puts on a heart-stopping show on the main stage
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Miguel Maldonado @doublemb_)
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Nick Watkin @nickwnyc)
EARL SWEATSHIRT
Backed by Black Noi$e as his DJ, Earl Sweatshirt shuts down The Red Stage in style, spitting dope, cracking jokes, and bringing out special guest Zeelooperz
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Miguel Maldonado @doublemb_)
MICK JENKINS
Always well-hydrated, the Chicago native struts his stuff during a soulful set
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Nick Watkin @nickwnyc)
AMBRÉ
Roc Nation’s rising R&B sensation regales the crowd with her lovelorn ballads
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Brandon Todd @brandannart)
ADEKUNLE GOLD
G Baby! The Nigerian rising star brings his tuneful, R&B-flavored blend of Afrobeats to the Green Stage (Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Miguel Maldonado @doublemb_)
BARTEES STRANGE
With a style that can’t be penned into any genre, DC’s own Bartees Strange was one of the most thrilling performers of the weekend
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Mo Smith @phobymo)
FANA HUES
The compelling L.A.-born chanteuse and Tyler, The Creator collaborator puts a spell on the crowd
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Brandon Todd @brandannart)
IVY SOLE
The Philly-born #GardenGang ringleader performs her unique blend of rap music
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Brandon Todd @brandannart)
KALETA & SUPER YAMBA BAND
Brooklyn’s own Kaleta & Super Yamba Band performs on the Green Stage
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Brandon Todd @brandannart)
SCENES FROM THE FESTIVAL
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Brandon Todd @brandannart)
Throughout the weekend Black authors hosted book signings at AFROPUNK Rock ‘N Read, powered by All Ways Black (Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Brandon Todd @brandannart)
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Brandon Todd @brandannart)
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Brandon Todd @brandannart)
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Brandon Todd @branndannart)
(Photo credit: AFROPUNK / Brandon Todd @branndannart)
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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