Afro Plus Fest 2026 To Take Over DMV For Labor Day Weekend

Afro Plus Fest, billed as the world’s largest celebration of global Black music and culture, will be taking over the DMV region this Labor Day Weekend. Among the headliners for this year’s Afro Plus Fest are Tems, Ayra Starr, Davido, Wizkid, Alkaline, and more. Now in its second year, Afro Plus Fest will now take place at the Northwest Stadium Complex in Landover, Maryland in Prince George’s County starting this Friday (September 4) and running through September 6. The all-ages festival has since expanded from a one-day event to a three-day affair.The festival will center several genres of music, including Afrobeats, soca, dancehall reggae, R&B, amapiano, and Hip-Hop. Joining the aforementioned Tems, Arya Starr, Davido, Wizkid and Alkaline onstage are a bevy of top acts such as Latto, Sexyy Red, Lil Baby, Chief Keef, Odeal, Adekunle Gold, Olamide, Sarkodie, Tiwa Savage, and more via two stages. Beyond the music, over 100 brand activations and 125 food vendors will be on the grounds, serving up global cuisine and culture for the masses in attendance.“We packed this weekend so full that the goal is for you not to be able to finish the festival in one day,” said Michael Awosanya, ...