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African diaspora cultural festivals in Maryland

Overview

During Labor Day weekend, several cultural festivals celebrating the African diaspora were held in Maryland.

Afro Plus Fest, which expanded to a three-day event at the Northwest Stadium Complex in Landover, drew an estimated 120,000 attendees. The festival featured a diverse musical lineup including Afrobeats, soca, and R&B, alongside over 100 brand activations and 125 food vendors. Maryland Governor Wes Moore presented founder Michael Awosanya with a governor’s citation, highlighting the event’s role in establishing the state as an entertainment and economic destination.

In Frederick, the second annual AfroFlavour festival also took place, focusing on food, music, fashion, and entrepreneurship. Organizer Yewande A. Oladeinde stated the event aimed to provide a broad experience of African life to establish the festival as a recurring regional fixture.

Entities

Michael Awosanya · Wes Moore · Yewande A. Oladeinde · AfroFlavour · Afro Plus Fest

Timeline

2 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
African diaspora cultural festivals draw crowds in Maryland and Frederick
African diaspora cultural festivals, including Afro Plus Fest in Maryland and AfroFlavour in Frederick, celebrated heritage through food, music, and entrepreneurship.
8 days ago

[CULTURE] 8 sources
Afro Plus Fest expands to three-day event in Maryland
Afro Plus Fest expands to a three-day celebration of global Black music and culture at Maryland's Northwest Stadium Complex this Labor Day Weekend.

Sources

ameyawdebrah.com · classixphilly.com · diversity.social · kysdc.com · majic945.com · newstalkcleveland.com · octobergallery.com · thebeatdfw.com · themorninghustle.com · washingtoninformer.com