TOPIC OF THE WEEK APRIL 11. 2025~

Afro Jam Festival 2025

Summer is not the only thing bringing the heat to Japan - Afro Jam is! Afrobeat music and dance has
become popular all over the world and is gradually gaining popularity in Japan.
Afro Jam - Japan Biggest Afro Beats Festival would be a 10 day festival spanning through 3 major cities
from July 17~27. The festival will begin in Okinawa, proceed to Osaka and end in Tokyo bringing world-
class performances to Japan, support local artists in creating outstanding work and provide a platform to showcase the best of Japan to the world. Headlining Afro Jam is Rema (Nigeria), Jason Derulo (US/Haiti), Shenseea (Jamaica), Saweetie (US), Ruger (Nigeria), Gyakie (Ghana) , The Wailers (Jamaica), TitoM & Yuppe (South Africa) and many more.
Our mission is to present the Afro Beats culture, Africa`s rich history and experience that will appeal to the diverse communities, visitors, people, stories that make up our city− and a commitment to contributing to the vibrant social, cultural and economic life of Japan.
In the future, we want to see more nations participating in Afro Jam Festival and more artists creating bold new work that challenges and inspires its people and its stories − and a commitment to contributing to the vibrant social and cultural life of black people. Let’s share this excitement together! Tickets can be purchased from all the major ticket companies and at Seven Elven, Family Mart and E-plus.

JASON DERULO
Progressive, genre-defying and highly creative, Jason Derulo has established himself as one of the most dynamic artists on the global pop scene. Since his breakthrough with the RIAA-certified 5x Platinum single “Whatcha Say”.

REMA
REMA was born in Benin City, Nigeria in 2000. �In 2019, he released an EP that was praised by former President Obama, Drake, Rihanna, and others, and quickly became a representative of Afrobeat.

Shenseea
Chinsea Linda Lee (born 1 October 1996), known professionally as Shenseea was born in Jamaica to a Jamaican mother and a South-Korean-born father.

The Wailers
Experience the timeless rhythms of The Wailers (Bob Marley`s Band) on a heartfelt journey infused with love, unity, and the soul-stirring melodies of reggae.

Afro Jam Festival 2025

July 17 - 20 Okinawa / July 22 - 24 Osaka / July 25 - 27 Tokyo
@ Odaiba Aomi Area NO Sector

www.afrojam.jp