Erykah Badu to Headline AFROPUNK in Prospect Park

This August, AFROPUNK is teaming up with BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn, to present AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA BKLYN, headlined by Erykah Badu. 

What is AFROPUNK? Originating with the 2003 documentary that highlighted a Black presence in the American punk scene, AFROPUNK is a platform for the alternative and experimental. Remaining at the core of its mission are the punk principles of DIY aesthetics, radical thought and social non-conformity. AFROPUNK is a voice for the unwritten, unwelcome and unheard-of.

Badu last played the AFROPUNK stage in 2018 and her return is eagerly anticipated as AFROPUNK approaches its 20th anniversary in 2025, according to a news release and flyers.

The two-day festival will take place on August 23 and 24 at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park, featuring Badulla Oblongata, Sara Bellum and Analogue Girl in a Digital World, with more lineup announcements coming soon. 

AFROPUNK continues its tradition of celebrating the rich diversity of the Black diaspora, redefining modern cultural experiences, and providing a vibrant space for life, music, food, and culture. This year’s festival, themed “a celebration of the future of Black life, creativity, community and expression reimagined,” promises to be a dynamic and inclusive event.

Tickets are available now on Ticketmaster.