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Afrofuture (stylized as AfroFuture ), formerly known as Afrochella , is an African music festival that started in 2019.
Background [ edit ]
AfroFuture is one of several cultural events that takes place in Ghana in December, including the Afro Nation festival and BHIM.[1] The Black Star Line Festival is scheduled to launch in January 2023.[2]
History [ edit ]
Afrochella 2019
AfroFuture was co-founded in 2019 as Afrochella[2] by Abdul Abdullah.[1] The festival is organised by Culture Management Group.[3]
2019 attendees
Afrochella 2020 occurred from December 26 to January 1 in El Wak Stadium and featured Tiwa Savage , Joey-B and Juls, Sarkodie , Samini , Wande Coal , Distruction Boyz , Mercedes Benson, Neya Music, and Amarachi Nwosu .[4] Afrochella 2021 featured Wizkid and Stonebwoy.[5]
In October 2022, the organisers were sued by the organisers of Coachella festival for trademark infringement.[1]
The last Afrochella took place in Accra's El-Wak stadium on December 28 and 29, 2022.[1] [2] The 2022 festival theme was Afrofuturism .[2] Performers included Stonebwoy , Asake , Ayra Starr , Juls , Meek Mill , Rema , Black Sherif , Camidoh , Aerostar, and Gyakie with Burna Boy performing the headline act.[1] [2] Ayra Starr fell while performing and called upon the organisers to clean the stage between performances.[6]
References [ edit ]
^ Ayamga, Emmanuel (2022-08-15). "Afrochella suspends Deezy after sexual harassment allegations" . Pulse Ghana . Retrieved 2022-12-31 .
^ Eggertsen, Chris (2020-02-19). "African Music Enters the World Stage: Industry Leaders Ring In New Era at AfroChella, Afro Nation" . Billboard . Retrieved 2022-12-31 .
^ Denise, Jazmine (2021-11-12). "Afrochella Partners with YouTube to Empowering Next Wave of Black Artists" . Teen Vogue . Retrieved 2022-12-31 .
^ Nseyen, Nsikak (2022-12-29). "Ayra Starr falls on stage, calls out Afrochella organizers" . Daily Post Nigeria . Retrieved 2022-12-31 .
External links [ edit ]
R e t r i e v e d f r o m " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AfroFuture&oldid=1155384739 "
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