Afro Nation Detroit is set for this weekend and the party has already started.
There’s a chance to catch Afrobeats, Amapiano, and other music from the Black diaspora outside of the festival all day and night around the city. We compiled a list of the best Afro Nation afterparties, pre-parties, and other events so the fun never ends.
Be safe and start having fun tonight!
Thursday, Aug. 15
Afrobeats Takeover
From 4-8 p.m.; Remix Detroit, 1413 Woodward Ave., Detroit; no cover
Afro Nation Takeover DJ Series & Skating Showcase
From 7-11 p.m.; Next Level by RollerCade, 1201 Woodward Ave., Detroit; no cover
Sounds by Blakito and DJ Juls.
94 to East Africa
From 10 p.m.-2a.m.; Paramita Sound, 1517 Broadway St., Detroit
Sounds by Nick Speed and Problematic Black Hottie.
Friday, Aug. 16
Afrobeats Takeover
From 4-8 p.m.; Remix Detroit, 1413 Woodward Ave., Detroit; no cover
Afro Nation Takeover DJ Series & Skating Showcase
From 6-9 p.m.; Next Level by RollerCade, 1201 Woodward Ave., Detroit; no cover
Sounds by DJ Ethereal.
Jerk x Jollof: Welcome to Detroit
From 4-10 p.m.; The Skip, 1234 The Belt, Detroit; dice.fm; no cover with RSVP
Sounds by DJ Blakito.
Jerk x Jollof: After Dark
From 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Big Pink, 6440 Wight St., Detroit; dice.fm; $22.66
Sounds by DJs Flygerian, High Energy Sound, Dynamiite, Blakito, Brian Henry, DJ Oreo, and K-Dirty. Hosted by Young Prince and Mysta Crooks. Complimentary cuisine by Jerk @ Nite included with ticket while supplies last. Plates also available for purchase once complimentary cuisine finishes.
Afro Nation vs. Everybody Takeover
From 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; The Shadow Gallery, 1533 Winder St., Detroit; instagram.com; no cover with RSVP
Hosted by MC Endowed with sounds by DJ Oba, DJ Freshyk, and DJ Marine.
Afro Nation Weekender Welcome Party
From 9 p.m.-3 a.m.; Club Dream, 440 E. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit; eventbrite.com; $20
A welcome party hosted by Afro Nation founder Smade.
Saturday, Aug. 17
Afrobeats Takeover
From noon-8 p.m.; Remix Detroit, 1413 Woodward Ave., Detroit; no cover
Afro Nation Festival Pregame
From 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; The Brakeman, 22 John R. St., Detroit; thebrakemandetroit.com
Get ready for the festival with beer and cocktails, brunch by Penny Red’s, and Afrobeats spun by Three AM.
Tucheze – Afrobeats, Amapiano, House
From 9 a.m.-2 a.m.; Spot Lite, 2905 Beaufait St., Detroit; ra.co; $21.95
Sounds by DJs John Collins, Norm Talley, Ama Detroit, and Sincerely.
Afro Nation vs. Everybody Race to Detroit: The Final Lap
From 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; The Lincoln Factory, 1331 Holden St., Detroit; events.eventnoire.com; $20
Afro Nation Weekender After Party
From 10 p.m.-3 a.m.; Niki’s Nightlife, 735 Beaubien Blvd., Detroit; eventbrite.com; $20
Hosted by Afro Nation Founder Smade with top DJs and special guests.
Jerk X Jollof: Detroit Weekend Takeover
From 10 p.m.-3 a.m.; Garden Theater, 3929 Woodward Ave., Detroit; dice.fm; $22.66
Hosted by Young Prince and Mysta Crooks. Complimentary cuisine by Jerk @ Nite included with ticket purchase while supplies last.
Sunday, Aug. 18
Dark Night: The After Hour
From 2-5 a.m.; Liberian Hall, 13300 Puritan Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.com; $20
Party until the sun comes out with a lineup of DJs and food by Little Lagos.
Afro Nation Festival Pregame
From 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; The Brakeman, 22 John R. St., Detroit; thebrakemandetroit.com
Get ready for the festival with beer and cocktails, brunch by Penny Red’s, and Afrobeats spun by Three AM.
Jerk x Jollof Brunch
From 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.; Love and Tequila, 20 Adams Ave., Detroit; dice.fm; $22.66
Chef FTawio from Toronto is cooking up a unique African-inspired brunch menu. Sponsored by Tito’s Vodka. Sounds by DJ Prince, Vic B, SuperSmashBros, and AudioToks.
Afrobeats Takeover
From noon-6 p.m.; Remix Detroit, 1413 Woodward Ave., Detroit; no cover
Piano Piano!
From 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Big Pink, 6440 Wight St., Detroit; dice.fm; $22.66
Hosted by Young Prince. Complimentary cuisine by Jerk @ Nite include with ticket purchase while supplies last – plates also available for purchase once complimentary cuisine finishes. Amapiano and world music all night long.
Afrobeats Fest After Party
From 10 p.m.-3 a.m.; Niki’s Nightlife, 735 Beaubien Blvd., Detroit; eventbrite.com; $15
Monday, Aug. 19
Dark Night: The After Hour
From 2-5 a.m.; Liberian Hall, 13300 Puritan Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.com; $20
Party until the sun comes out with a lineup of DJs and food by Little Lagos.
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This article appears in Aug 14-20, 2024.
