All you need to know about AfroFuture Detroit 2025

Asake? Kaytranada? And Davido?! Afro Future is bringing the vibes to Detroit!

In August, Detroit will host the AfroFuture cultural celebration with musical performances by global artists Asake, Kaytranada and Davido. Also, including Detroit’s very own Tee Grizzley.

Here is all you need to know:

What is AfroFuture?

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Afro Future is two-day global musical festival featuring acts from all over the world representing culture, music, fashion, and entertainment.

“More Than A Festival”

Throughout the month of August, in partnership with local organizations, restaurants and businesses in Detroit – Afro Future is hosting events to help showcase Detroit culture, art food and lifestyle!

Taste Of Detroit Restaurant Week

Experience Detroit’s food scene with food demos, community dinners at a variety of Black-owned restaurants!

Afrocentric Movie Nights

Feature films that are Afrocentric , featuring free popcorn.

Diaspora Connect Pitch Competition

An opportunity for Black innovators to participate in a pitch competition with Black Tech Saturdays and Venture 313 to grow their community and business.

Poetry me, please

Spoken-word performance to incorporate the arts.

Samples N’ Friends

Celebrate Black music with talent and karaoke.

Official After Parties

Experience Detroit night life.

Date of Event

Afro Future is taking place Saturday, Aug. 16 through Sunday, Aug. 17!

The Line Up

From Asake to Davido to Kaytranada to Tee Grizzley to Ludmilla – the line up brings a mix of Afro beats, amapiano, hip hop to Detroit deep cuts.

Plus local DJs like Donavon Glover.

Where is the festival taking place ?

AfroFuture is taking place at Bedrock’s Douglass Site which is a historical location representing Detroit’s Brooster Projects. The former home to many Motown artists like Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, and additional influential Black Detroiters.