To have a good time Black Historical past Month and Reggae Month this 12 months, Miramar Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis will host the 4th annual Afro-Carib Competition (ACF) in February.
The occasion will happen on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 6 pm to 11 pm ET, on the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater,16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33027.
This 12 months’s lineup is about to ignite the stage with phenomenal abilities together with afro-beats sensation Fireboy DML, Grammy award-winning reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid, and dancehall legend Nadine Sutherland. There may also be further native artists becoming a member of the combo.
Concerning the headliners
Nigerian afrobeats sensation Fireboy DML, is finest recognized for his catchy hit track, Peru, with pop star Ed Sheeren. This catchy afro-pop track boasts nearly 200 million YouTube views, making it a mega-hit within the style.
Additionally performing is Jamaica’s personal reggae sensation, Grammy award-winning Kabaka Pyramid, a aware revolutionary lyricist with a signature musical fashion; mixing the facility, power, and melody of reggae with the lyricism of hip hop.
Rounding out the lineup is the beloved Nadine Sutherland, thought-about by followers and critics alike to be the premier Jamaican feminine vocalist of her technology, garnering worldwide success and acclaim because the co-lead for the well known dancehall anthem “Motion”.
A celebration of African and Caribbean tradition
Annually, the Afro-Carib Competition celebrates the blended cultures and shared bonds rooted in African origins and the Caribbean islands. These highly effective roots have created a individuals wealthy in music, tradition, and delicacies. Ticket holders will take pleasure in dwell performances by a fastidiously curated, first-class roster of distinctive and soulful artists representing afrobeats, reggae, dancehall, and extra genres from the African Diaspora.
Miramar Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis commented, “We’ve had main success with the final three years of Afro-Carib Competition and our 4th 12 months might be even larger and higher! We now have found that South Florida is hungry for an leisure occasion that provides this specific mixture of musical genres which carry the very best of Black music and tradition collectively on one stage. It has been an honor to provide an occasion that celebrates the African Diaspora in such an attractive approach, and highlights totally different cultures throughout the Diaspora by means of music, tradition, and meals.”
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The occasion is in collaboration with Go to Lauderdale and Memorial Healthcare System.
Stacy Ritter, President & CEO of Go to Lauderdale stated they’re proud to help the competition which brings hundreds of attendees to Southwest Broward.
“We’re dedicated to supporting wealthy cultural occasions in our group and the Afro-Carib Competition has confirmed its viability and significance to the South Florida financial system”, she stated.
Native meals distributors will serve up their specialty Caribbean and African dishes and merchandise distributors will provide distinctive finds, representing the numerous cultures of the Diaspora. Now on sale are common admission tickets for $30, premium tickets for $45 and VIP tickets for $150, whereas provides final. Parking is $10 prematurely on-line or $15 on the gate.
For extra Afro-Carib Competition info, please go to www.afrocaribfestmiramar.com or name 954-602-3178.
