AfroFuture Is The New King Of Music Festivals: Here’s How It’s Outshining Coachella In Creativity And Impact – Forbes

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Four people in traditional attire stand in front of a vibrant, colorful mural depicting large, green eyes and abstract patterns. Three hold staffs, and one wears an elaborate headdress reminiscent of the creative expressions seen at AfroFuture music festivals.

Would you be persuaded to attend a festival if I told you that you could leave a changed person?

AfroFuture accomplished that and then some. The festival formerly known as Afrochella, was founded in 2017 by Abdul Karim Abdullah and Kenny Agyapong and has now evolved into much more than just a music festival; attendees come for the chance to connect with others who share their interests from across the world.

With African Americans so distanced from their traditional African roots,…