Unfortunately, we live in a world where the history of Black people has been marked by deep injustice and exploitation, continuing into the present day. Africa, the motherland, and its people have endured inhumane inequality for centuries, wounds that the world has yet to heal. The fight for justice and equality is ongoing, and through art, dance, music, and theatre, the cry of a silenced heritage rises against oppression. The Afrovibes Festival 2025 becomes a stage where these voices reclaim space, celebrate resilience, and transform pain into collective strength.

Let’s stand together for this cause, repair the damage of history, and honor African heritage. And what better way than stepping out to experience the powerful voice of Afro art live at Afrovibes.

Afrovibes 2025 promises to bring together big names and rising stars from South Africa, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Morocco, and the African diaspora. The festival’s performances will take place at iconic venues across the Netherlands, including Frascati, Bijlmer Parktheater, and De Balie, ensuring a diverse and immersive experience for all attendees.

Moving Beyond brings together South Africa’s Chuma Sopotela and the Netherlands’ Ritzah Statia in a powerful exchange of African and diasporic artistry. Through solo works and a new collaborative piece, they explore shared roots, creativity, and resilience across cultures.

Amsterdam | FrascatiOctober, 9 - 10 - 19:00

Black by Ivorian choreographer Oulouy is a powerful street dance performance exploring violence, emancipation, and Black self-empowerment. Blending Coupé-Décalé, Azonto, Ndomboló, Afrohouse, and Krump, he reflects on #BlackLivesMatter, freedom struggles, and the resilience of the African diaspora.

Utrecht | Theater de KikkerTue 7 October, 19h00

Amsterdam | FrascatiThu 9 October, 22h00

Rotterdam | FENIX MuseumSun 12 October, time will be known soon

Forget to Remember highlights underrepresented women from colonial and slavery histories through music, dance, theatre, and spoken word, showing how their power inspires generations. This storytelling concert connects African, Asian, Caribbean, and European tales, celebrating female heroes as role models today.

Utrecht | Centraal MuseumOctober 4 - 5 13:00 and 15:30

South African artist Thania Petersen explores colonization, consumerism, and Sufi myths, reflecting on Indian Ocean history and her Islamic community’s heritage. Using costumes, embroidery, textile collages, and multimedia, she examines past and present through an African lens. For Afrovibes Festival, she presents a video performance revealing hidden histories and lost heritage. Her work has been shown internationally, including in Sydney, Cape Town, New York, and is held in major collections like the Smithsonian and Zeitz MOCAA. Petersen is a Thami Mnyele Foundation resident, collaborating with them for this program.

Rotterdam | FENIX MuseumSun 12 October, ongoing

Afrovibes brings performances that weave stories, provoke thought, and inspire action, art that reflects our shared humanity and the power of many voices.

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