Double Duty
Erykah Badu played two headlining sets at Afropunk Blktopia Brooklyn, closing out both Friday and Saturday. “My People” and “Time’s a Wastin'” were among the songs on the setlist each night.
Erykah Badu played two headlining sets at Afropunk Blktopia Brooklyn, closing out both Friday and Saturday. “My People” and “Time’s a Wastin'” were among the songs on the setlist each night.
Fashion has always been a key component of Afropunk: Fans came to the Lena Horne band shell in Prospect Park dressed to impress.
The dancers who attended displayed moves that often rivaled those performing onstage.
Sudanese-born and Queens-raised, DJ Moma brought his popular Everyday People party to Prospect Park.
Ballroom culture came to Afropunk on Friday, where competitors engaged in a ballroom dance battle. These dancers pose backstage at the bandshell.
Jenny Hates Techno is a Maryland-based indie, soul, and punk band. Singer Danielle Williams led the group through a powerhouse set on Saturday.
The style in Prospect Park was next level, with attendees choosing fans, beads, and shawls to complement their looks.
Brazilian singer Larissa Luz was a resplendent highlight of Day 1.
Friday boasted both a ballroom-dance competition and live professional wrestling. At one point, the dancers used the squared circle as their dancefloor.
Choreographer Amari Marshall, who is also Beyoncé’s co-dance captain, hosted the opening day of Afropunk in Brooklyn.
The high-flying stars of Legacy Pro Wrestling entertained the crowd on Friday.
Thundercat sat in with Erykah Badu on bass on each of Afropunk’s nights, and took lead on “Them Changes.”
Rapsody (right) popped up during Erykah Badu’s performance to collab on “3 AM.”
Loyal fans have been responsible for the success of Afropunk.
The wrestlers of Legacy Pro Wrestling left nothing on the mat.
Durand Bernarr, the singer, producer, and background vocalist for Erykah Badu, took his high-kicking turn in the spotlight at Afropunk 2024.
Hailing from Washington, D.C., the band Hue performed on Saturday at Afropunk, bringing a mix of punk, pop, and trap sounds to the bandshell.
The women’s champ commanded the crowd’s respect in Prospect Park.
Afropunk is based around themes of innovation, discovery, empowerment, artistry, and social change.
Erykah Badu’s two-night appearance marked the singer’s return to Afropunk. She last played the festival in 2018.