Festival Expands to Three Days at Northwest Stadium Complex in Prince George's County, MD — Sept. 4–6
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LANDOVER, Md., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Afro Plus Fest, billed as the World's Largest Afro-Caribbean Hip-Hop Festival, officially returns for its sophomore year in partnership with the Prince George's County Executive Office. The festival expands from its sold-out one-day debut into a massive three-day all-ages experience, taking over the Northwest Stadium Complex from Fri., Sept. 4 through Sun., Sept. 6, 2026.
The Labor Day Weekend lineup features a powerhouse trio of headliners: Davido (Friday), Alkaline (Saturday), and Wizkid (Sunday). They lead a cross-continental roster performing across two massive stages for up to 40,000 fans per day.
Powered by the ethos "Africa, plus more," the festival honors the future and legacy of the diaspora across Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Amapiano, Soca, R&B, and other global sounds. The experience extends beyond the stage to eclectic flavors, high-fashion activations, immersive cultural experiences, and a marketplace featuring Black-owned brands and local DMV creators.
2026 Lineup Highlights:
- The Headliners: Davido, Alkaline, Wizkid
- Special Guests: Lil Baby, Latto
- The Perfect Storm: Chief Keef, Sexyy Red
- Global Icons: Adekunle Gold, Olamide, Sarkodie, Tiwa Savage, Odeal, Spice, Dexta Daps, Bien, Ruger, Fridayy, Victony, Young Jonn, Gabzy, Jada Kingdom, DJ Tunez, Ricky Platinum, No11, Poco Lee, Compozers, Kingsmen
- Piano District: DBN Gogo, TXC, Kelvin Momo, Tyler ICU, Jazzworx & Thukuthela & GL Ceejay, Musa Keys, Skyla Tylaa, Mobu
- La Vibe: Tayc, Didi B
- Made in the DMV: Mannywellz, Foggie Raw, New Impressionz Band, Yung Manny, Flow & Friends
A Homecoming Vision
Following a 2025 debut that drew 20,000 attendees and generated an estimated $10 million in local economic impact, Afro Plus Fest is building on that momentum with a projected 120,000 fans across three days in 2026—positioning the festival as one of the largest Black music and cultural tourism events on the East Coast.
"With the support of the Prince George's County Executive Office and Northwest Stadium, Afro Plus Fest is bringing the full diaspora home to Prince George's County," said Awosanya. "We were raised in this county. This year is bigger because the community demanded it be bigger. This one's for the people who raised us."
"Afro Plus Fest reflects the vibrancy, diversity, and global influence of Prince George's County," said County Executive Aisha Braveboy. "This partnership represents more than entertainment; it is about economic growth, cultural pride, tourism, and creating opportunities for local businesses, artists, and residents to benefit from an international-scale event hosted right here in our county. We are proud to welcome thousands of visitors from across the nation and around the world to experience the energy, excellence, and cultural richness that define Prince George's County."
The move to the Northwest Stadium Complex provides world-class infrastructure while maintaining the open-air, high-energy cultural campus that defined the festival's inaugural success at RFK Stadium.
Tickets & Access
Three-day passes go on sale Wed. May 20, 2026, at theafroplus.com, featuring four distinct tiers—General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Platinum—designed to fit every fan experience.
Event Hours
Gates open one hour before performances each day.
- Fri., Sept. 4: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Sat., Sept. 5: 1 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- Sun., Sept. 6: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Transportation & Parking
Afro Plus Fest will offer Metro access via Morgan Boulevard Station, official festival parking, rideshare access, and additional transportation options throughout Labor Day Weekend.
Accessibility
Afro Plus Fest is committed to providing an accessible experience with ADA parking, accessible entrances, viewing areas, and on-site guest support services.
Vendor Opportunities
Afro Plus Fest will feature a curated marketplace highlighting food vendors, Black-owned brands, fashion labels, creators, and culturally aligned businesses from across the DMV and beyond. Vendor applications are now available at theafroplus.com.
Festival Details:
- Dates: Sept. 4–6, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend)
- Location: Northwest Stadium Complex (1600 Ring Rd, Landover, MD 20785)
- On-Sale Date: Wed., May 20, 2026
- Tickets: theafroplus.com — GA from $199, GA+ from $299, VIP from $399, Platinum from $499
- Parking: 3-Day On-Site Parking Pass — $100
- Socials: @TheAfroPlus (IG, TikTok, X)
- Hashtags: #AfroPlus #AfroPlusFest #AfroPlusPrinceGeorges
Afro Plus Fest is an all-ages event.
PRESS CONTACT
For media inquiries, credential requests, artist bios, and interview opportunities, contact Asma Amani of Asma Amani PR at asma@asmaamanipr.com or +1 (703) 286-9084.
About Afro Plus Fest
Afro Plus Fest is one of the world's largest festivals celebrating Afro-Caribbean music, Hip-Hop, and the full spectrum of global Black culture. Founded by DMV-area creatives and community leaders, the festival amplifies Black sound, unites the diaspora, and builds creative and economic opportunity through music, art, and entrepreneurship. It's an all-ages gathering where every member of the diaspora—and every ally who loves Black creativity—can come together in joyful celebration.
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Davido, Alkaline & Wizkid to Headline Afro Plus Fest 2026
- Participates in IFT 2026, the international food technology expo held in Chicago, U.S., from July 13 to 15
- Names its crystalline dietary fiber brand "Fibernova," signifying an innovative next-generation dietary fiber ingredient
- Presents metabolic research findings on Samyang Corporation's specialty food ingredients…showcases their potential applications in food product development to global customers
SEOUL, South Korea, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Samyang Corporation announced that it will participate in IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) 2026, the world's largest food technology expo, to be held in Chicago, U.S., from July 13 to 15, where it will unveil its new crystalline dietary fiber brand.
IFT is the world's largest food technology expo, bringing together more than 1,000 companies from approximately 80 countries. The event provides a platform to explore the latest technologies and trends in the global food industry and attracts more than 20,000 industry professionals each year. Samyang Corporation has participated in the event annually since 2017, showcasing its proprietary functional food ingredients and technological capabilities.
At this year's expo, Samyang Corporation will unveil "Fibernova" for the first time as the brand name for Kestose, its crystalline dietary fiber ingredient. The name Fibernova combines "Fiber" with "Nova," which signifies innovation, conveying the meaning of an "innovative next-generation dietary fiber ingredient."
Kestose is a type of fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and a prebiotic ingredient that serves as a food source for beneficial gut bacteria. It is a high-purity ingredient containing more than 99% fructooligosaccharides and, unlike conventional dietary fibers, can be produced in crystalline form. It also provides approximately 30% of the sweetness of sugar while containing only about 1% sugar, making it well suited for use in reduced-sugar products. Together, its crystalline form, high dietary fiber content, and near-zero sugar profile make it suitable for a wide range of applications, including functional beverages and other nutrition-focused products.
To help booth visitors better understand Fibernova, Samyang Corporation will offer powdered electrolyte drink sticks containing Fibernova as tasting samples. The samples are low in sugar and high in dietary fiber, while offering a clean drinking experience without powder clumping.
Samyang Corporation will also highlight its capabilities in customized product development by combining the strengths of its proprietary specialty food ingredients with the technological capabilities of its AI-powered sugar reduction solution, the 3S (Smart, Simple, Successful) Solution. When customers enter their desired sugar reduction target, product characteristics and cost requirements, the AI recommends the optimal combination and formulation ratios of Samyang Corporation's specialty ingredients. This helps reduce the time and cost required for initial formulation design, repeated sample testing and formulation adjustments.
At its exhibition booth, Samyang Corporation will also offer pectin gummy samples developed using the 3S Solution. The gummies use the alternative sweetener allulose and the soluble dietary fiber resistant maltodextrin to reduce sugar while maintaining the characteristic texture and flavor of gummy confectionery.
With the growth of the GLP-1-related market reshaping consumer eating habits and nutritional needs, the global food industry is increasingly focusing on the development of products that offer smaller portions with higher nutritional value, reduced sugar with added protein and dietary fiber, and longer-lasting satiety.
In response to these changes, Samyang Corporation has conducted research into how its specialty food ingredients, including allulose, kestose, and resistant maltodextrin, affect metabolic responses such as postprandial blood glucose levels, as well as the gut environment. At the exhibition, the company shared its research findings with visiting customers and highlighted the characteristics of each ingredient and its potential applications in food product development.
"In developing reduced-sugar products, it is essential to reduce the amount of sugar used while maintaining excellent taste and texture," said Jung Jisuk, Head of the Food Business Unit at Samyang Corporation. "Based on our 3S Solution and specialty food ingredients, Samyang Corporation will continue to strengthen its capabilities to support customized product development and respond quickly to the diverse needs of global food companies."
Meanwhile, Samyang Corporation continues to expand its presence in the global food ingredients market through Fibernova, alongside its allulose brand Nexweet and resistant maltodextrin brand Fiberest. Allulose is an almost zero-calorie alternative sweetener that provides approximately 70% of the sweetness of sugar, while resistant maltodextrin is a soluble dietary fiber that may help support regular bowel movements, suppress postprandial increases in blood glucose levels and improve blood triglyceride levels.
SEOUL, South Korea, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Samyang Corporation announced that it will participate in IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) 2026, the world's largest food technology expo, to be held in Chicago, U.S., from July 13 to 15, where it will unveil its new crystalline dietary fiber brand.
IFT is the world's largest food technology expo, bringing together more than 1,000 companies from approximately 80 countries. The event provides a platform to explore the latest technologies and trends in the global food industry and attracts more than 20,000 industry professionals each year. Samyang Corporation has participated in the event annually since 2017, showcasing its proprietary functional food ingredients and technological capabilities.
At this year's expo, Samyang Corporation will unveil "Fibernova" for the first time as the brand name for Kestose, its crystalline dietary fiber ingredient. The name Fibernova combines "Fiber" with "Nova," which signifies innovation, conveying the meaning of an "innovative next-generation dietary fiber ingredient."
Kestose is a type of fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and a prebiotic ingredient that serves as a food source for beneficial gut bacteria. It is a high-purity ingredient containing more than 99% fructooligosaccharides and, unlike conventional dietary fibers, can be produced in crystalline form. It also provides approximately 30% of the sweetness of sugar while containing only about 1% sugar, making it well suited for use in reduced-sugar products. Together, its crystalline form, high dietary fiber content, and near-zero sugar profile make it suitable for a wide range of applications, including functional beverages and other nutrition-focused products.
To help booth visitors better understand Fibernova, Samyang Corporation will offer powdered electrolyte drink sticks containing Fibernova as tasting samples. The samples are low in sugar and high in dietary fiber, while offering a clean drinking experience without powder clumping.
Samyang Corporation will also highlight its capabilities in customized product development by combining the strengths of its proprietary specialty food ingredients with the technological capabilities of its AI-powered sugar reduction solution, the 3S (Smart, Simple, Successful) Solution. When customers enter their desired sugar reduction target, product characteristics and cost requirements, the AI recommends the optimal combination and formulation ratios of Samyang Corporation's specialty ingredients. This helps reduce the time and cost required for initial formulation design, repeated sample testing and formulation adjustments.
At its exhibition booth, Samyang Corporation will also offer pectin gummy samples developed using the 3S Solution. The gummies use the alternative sweetener allulose and the soluble dietary fiber resistant maltodextrin to reduce sugar while maintaining the characteristic texture and flavor of gummy confectionery.
With the growth of the GLP-1-related market reshaping consumer eating habits and nutritional needs, the global food industry is increasingly focusing on the development of products that offer smaller portions with higher nutritional value, reduced sugar with added protein and dietary fiber, and longer-lasting satiety.
In response to these changes, Samyang Corporation has conducted research into how its specialty food ingredients, including allulose, kestose, and resistant maltodextrin, affect metabolic responses such as postprandial blood glucose levels, as well as the gut environment. At the exhibition, the company shared its research findings with visiting customers and highlighted the characteristics of each ingredient and its potential applications in food product development.
"In developing reduced-sugar products, it is essential to reduce the amount of sugar used while maintaining excellent taste and texture," said Jung Jisuk, Head of the Food Business Unit at Samyang Corporation. "Based on our 3S Solution and specialty food ingredients, Samyang Corporation will continue to strengthen its capabilities to support customized product development and respond quickly to the diverse needs of global food companies."
Meanwhile, Samyang Corporation continues to expand its presence in the global food ingredients market through Fibernova, alongside its allulose brand Nexweet and resistant maltodextrin brand Fiberest. Allulose is an almost zero-calorie alternative sweetener that provides approximately 70% of the sweetness of sugar, while resistant maltodextrin is a soluble dietary fiber that may help support regular bowel movements, suppress postprandial increases in blood glucose levels and improve blood triglyceride levels.
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Samyang Corporation Unveils New Crystalline Dietary Fiber Brand 'Fibernova' at IFT 2026
