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DMV AFROBEATS FESTIVAL

Afrobeats, a contemporary music genre originating from Africa and rapidly gaining worldwide popularity, is not only a reflection of our multicultural society.

The milestone is an acknowledgement of the road travelled by Afrobeats, a loose grouping of many sounds within Africa with influences by the Black diaspora, that has now spread from dance floors in Lagos to elsewhere beyond the continent including the music scenes of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Listened to and enjoyed by a majority of the African American population in the DMV and fast growing amongst other population, the DMV Afrobeats Festival is one sure way of re-igniting the unity amongst its people.

OUR MINDSET

To showcase the rich and diverse culture of Africa with keen interest in one of its greatest sounds, Afrobeats.

Bring together some of the finest Afrobeats performers, scholars followers and fans to explore the beauty of our sound.

To boost Maryland’s local economy and tourism industry by attracting a wide range of visitors.

The initiative created by NAAD and packaged by Royale Entertainment Inc. will be held on the 24-26 March, 2024 at the prestigious Merri weather Pavilion, Columbia,

Maryland, will showcase the finest Afrobeats artists and performers from across the world. The 3 days series of events will celebrate and showcase African music, dance, fashion, and cuisine, offering a truly immersive experience for attendees of all ages and backgrounds. The festival will not only entertain and educate but also increase awareness of the vibrant and dynamic Afrobeats culture.

The cross-continent performances at the concert will feature an array of Afrobeats Superstars from Nigeria, South Africa, Cameroon, Ghana, Sierra Leone, USA and Ethiopia, it will evolve around showcasing the evolution of Afrobeats across these countries and its acceptance across continents.