Afro Plus Fest in Washington - Aug 31, 2025

Uncle Waffles

2 concerts

Lungelihle Zwane began her music journey in 2021 during the COVID-19 lockdown. Using social media, she reached millions of viewers and kick-started her career. She’s also interested in fashion and dance.

Asake

6 concerts

Lagos Island, Nigeria singer-songwriter Ahmed Ololade (Asake), aka Mr Money, blends Afro-Fusion. Former dancer and Obafemi Awolowo University Theatre Arts grad. Broke out in 2020 as Lady went viral; won 2 City People Music Awards, incl. Most Popular Song.

Machel Montano

1 concert

Machel Montano is a soca artist from Trinidad and Tobago, known as the King of Soca. A leader since childhood, he’s won countless awards, helped bring soca to the international stage, and collaborated with Ariana Grande, Pitbull, Drake and Rihanna.

TxC

1 concert

TxC are South African DJ/performer duo Tarryn and Clairise, from Gqeberha and based in Johannesburg. Global Amapiano ambassadors, they gained acclaim for electrifying sets and a pioneering online song-breaking dance method. Songs include “Turn off The Lights” and gold-selling “Too Deep” (ft. Dinky Kunene).

Shenseea

Born in Jamaica, Shenseea is known for her dynamic patois rhymes and dancehall reworkings. Collaborations with Kanye West, Christina Aguilera, and Major Lazer highlight her genre versatility. Her debut album ALPHA features artists like 21 Savage and debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Reggae chart.

Foggieraw

Shatta Wale

DJ Tunez

Nigerian DJ/producer from Brooklyn NYC; Starboy’s official DJ touring with WizKid. Afrobeats globalizer; played MSG, O2 & more. Hits “Iskaba,” “PAMI.”

Gunna

College Park, Georgia rapper Gunna (born Sergio Kitchens) broke out on Young Thug’s “Floyd Mayweather” (2016), signed to YSL, and scored Billboard 200 hits including WUNNA (No. 1) and DS4Ever (No. 1). Known for “Drip Too Hard,” “FukUMean.”

Gabzy

Wande Coal

Afro Plus Fest

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Afro Plus Fest in Washington, DC

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