The Roots, Burna Boy, Doechii, More Light Up Afropunk Festival’s Return to Brooklyn

After a nearly three-year hiatus, the Afropunk festival returned last weekend to the borough where it was born: Brooklyn, New York’s Commodore Barry Park. The two-day gathering was anchored by its …

— and featured its usual broad but Afro-centric range of genres: From alternative rap artists like Doechii and Tierra Whack to Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold, there was a sound for nearly everyone, and the event as a whole struck an inspiring balance between social consciousness and joie de vivre. The festival grounds were curated with African and Caribbean food vendors, Black-owned beauty brands, and a plethora of photo installations.

While the weather was temperate on Saturday, as the rain poured down through nearly all of day two, fans and artists kept the vibe strong even as the skies opened up. Highlights included a lively set from Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold, and Burna Boy closed out the night with a powerful set of hits, including his current single “Last Last,” with fans singing along, word for word — and, true to the spirit of Afropunk, transcending all language barriers.

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