AFROPUNK LONDON. It came, saw and it truly conquered, not least in part to the stylish people who came out to SLAY, the solid musical line-up (Grace Jones…WOW) and the positive vibes all day long. Was it perfect? Not at all (Ally Pally is a mission for starters and the indoor setup? Meh.) but the highlights definitely outweighed the shortcomings, and so I don’t doubt 2017 is gonna be a smash. Here’s a few of my snaps from the day:
Great photos of some really creative dressers. But is Afropunk just another hipster magnet, or did the music bring a message that challenged its audience?
Honestly? I’d say a bit of both. I think there were some artists which resonated with the crowd, bu virtue of their alternative-ness – and the general vibe of the fest was that it’s okay to be different and do you. But yes, it’s also a great excuse to be hip and fly!