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La desigualdad del estrés por calor
This is an authorized translation of an Eos article. Esta es una traducción al español autorizada de un artículo de Eos.
Cuando cada verano temperaturas récord y domos de calor envuelven amplias zonas de los Estados Unidos, las personas experimentan estos eventos de calor extremo de manera diferente. Aquellos que viven en vecindarios históricamente marginalizados, donde el uso de la tierra y las políticas de vivienda discriminatorias hicieron que la segregación y el racismo florecieran, al día de hoy aún presentan mayor riesgo por las temperaturas altas y los efectos del estrés por calor en la salud.
En un nuevo estudio publicado por One Earth, investigadores demostraron que en 481 ciudades estadounidenses el estrés por calor afecta a las personas pobres y de color desproporcionalmente.
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This is an authorized translation of an Eos article. Esta es una traducción al español autorizada de un artículo de Eos.
Cuando cada verano temperaturas récord y domos de calor envuelven amplias zonas de los Estados Unidos, las personas experimentan estos eventos de calor extremo de manera diferente. Aquellos que viven en vecindarios históricamente marginalizados, donde el uso de la tierra y las políticas de vivienda discriminatorias hicieron que la segregación y el racismo florecieran, al día de hoy aún presentan mayor riesgo por las temperaturas altas y los efectos del estrés por calor en la salud.
En un nuevo estudio publicado por One Earth, investigadores demostraron que en 481 ciudades estadounidenses el estrés por calor afecta a las personas pobres y de color desproporcionalmente. “Encontramos que la disparidad actual era bastante consistente entre las ciudades: en más del 90% de las ciudades que consideramos, encontramos desigualdades a la exposición al calor relacionadas tanto en los ingresos como en la raza”, dijo TC Chakraborty, científico de la Tierra en el Laboratorio Nacional del Noroeste Pacífico y autor principal del estudio.
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En un nuevo estudio publicado por One Earth, investigadores demostraron que en 481 ciudades estadounidenses el estrés por calor afecta a las personas pobres y de color desproporcionalmente. “Encontramos que la disparidad actual era bastante consistente entre las ciudades: en más del 90% de las ciudades que consideramos, encontramos desigualdades a la exposición al calor relacionadas tanto en los ingresos como en la raza”, dijo TC Chakraborty, científico de la Tierra en el Laboratorio Nacional del Noroeste Pacífico y autor principal del estudio. Este tipo de información puede ayudar a los líderes de ciudad a usar mejores medidas de las disparidades del calor, así como proteger a las poblaciones en mayor riesgo de exposición al calor.
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La desigualdad del estrés por calor
En un nuevo estudio publicado por One Earth, investigadores demostraron que en 481 ciudades estadounidenses el estrés por calor afecta a las personas pobres y de color desproporcionalmente. “Encontramos que la disparidad actual era bastante consistente entre las ciudades: en más del 90% de las ciudades que consideramos, encontramos desigualdades a la exposición al calor relacionadas tanto en los ingresos como en la raza”, dijo TC Chakraborty, científico de la Tierra en el Laboratorio Nacional del Noroeste Pacífico y autor principal del estudio. Este tipo de información puede ayudar a los líderes de ciudad a usar mejores medidas de las disparidades del calor, así como proteger a las poblaciones en mayor riesgo de exposición al calor.
El peligro del calor implacable
Las islas de calor urbano, zonas calientes de la ciudad donde el asfalto, alta densidad de edificios e infraestructura causan que la temperatura aumente más que en las áreas circundantes, albergan millones de personas que no son capaces de escapar de los efectos del implacable calor del verano.
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Este tipo de información puede ayudar a los líderes de ciudad a usar mejores medidas de las disparidades del calor, así como proteger a las poblaciones en mayor riesgo de exposición al calor.
El peligro del calor implacable
Las islas de calor urbano, zonas calientes de la ciudad donde el asfalto, alta densidad de edificios e infraestructura causan que la temperatura aumente más que en las áreas circundantes, albergan millones de personas que no son capaces de escapar de los efectos del implacable calor del verano.
La exposición crónica al calor excesivo tiene un impacto en la salud cardiovascular, respiratoria y mental.
“Las personas que viven en zonas urbanas suelen caminar para hacer sus tareas diarias.
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La desigualdad del estrés por calor
Este tipo de información puede ayudar a los líderes de ciudad a usar mejores medidas de las disparidades del calor, así como proteger a las poblaciones en mayor riesgo de exposición al calor.
El peligro del calor implacable
Las islas de calor urbano, zonas calientes de la ciudad donde el asfalto, alta densidad de edificios e infraestructura causan que la temperatura aumente más que en las áreas circundantes, albergan millones de personas que no son capaces de escapar de los efectos del implacable calor del verano.
La exposición crónica al calor excesivo tiene un impacto en la salud cardiovascular, respiratoria y mental.
“Las personas que viven en zonas urbanas suelen caminar para hacer sus tareas diarias. Una de las ventajas de vivir en una ciudad es que las cosas están cerca y puedes utilizar el transporte público, pero eso también significa que tienes que pasar más tiempo al aire libre”, dijo Neelima Tummala, médico y co-directora del Instituto de Salud Ambiental en la Universidad George Washington, quien no estuvo involucrada en el estudio.
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La exposición crónica al calor excesivo tiene un impacto en la salud cardiovascular, respiratoria y mental.
“Las personas que viven en zonas urbanas suelen caminar para hacer sus tareas diarias. Una de las ventajas de vivir en una ciudad es que las cosas están cerca y puedes utilizar el transporte público, pero eso también significa que tienes que pasar más tiempo al aire libre”, dijo Neelima Tummala, médico y co-directora del Instituto de Salud Ambiental en la Universidad George Washington, quien no estuvo involucrada en el estudio.
En vecindarios sin parques ni árboles grandes, donde el asfalto y los edificios absorben e irradian el calor del verano, a los residentes les puede resultar difícil escapar de las temperaturas extremas tanto en interiores como en el exterior. Este tipo de exposición continua puede ser muy peligrosa.
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“Las personas que viven en zonas urbanas suelen caminar para hacer sus tareas diarias. Una de las ventajas de vivir en una ciudad es que las cosas están cerca y puedes utilizar el transporte público, pero eso también significa que tienes que pasar más tiempo al aire libre”, dijo Neelima Tummala, médico y co-directora del Instituto de Salud Ambiental en la Universidad George Washington, quien no estuvo involucrada en el estudio.
En vecindarios sin parques ni árboles grandes, donde el asfalto y los edificios absorben e irradian el calor del verano, a los residentes les puede resultar difícil escapar de las temperaturas extremas tanto en interiores como en el exterior. Este tipo de exposición continua puede ser muy peligrosa. El cuerpo se vuelve incapaz de enfriarse adecuadamente mediante la sudoración.
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“Las personas que viven en zonas urbanas suelen caminar para hacer sus tareas diarias. Una de las ventajas de vivir en una ciudad es que las cosas están cerca y puedes utilizar el transporte público, pero eso también significa que tienes que pasar más tiempo al aire libre”, dijo Neelima Tummala, médico y co-directora del Instituto de Salud Ambiental en la Universidad George Washington, quien no estuvo involucrada en el estudio.
En vecindarios sin parques ni árboles grandes, donde el asfalto y los edificios absorben e irradian el calor del verano, a los residentes les puede resultar difícil escapar de las temperaturas extremas tanto en interiores como en el exterior. Este tipo de exposición continua puede ser muy peligrosa. El cuerpo se vuelve incapaz de enfriarse adecuadamente mediante la sudoración. La exposición crónica al calor excesivo tiene un impacto en la salud cardiovascular, respiratoria y mental, dijo Tummala.
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En vecindarios sin parques ni árboles grandes, donde el asfalto y los edificios absorben e irradian el calor del verano, a los residentes les puede resultar difícil escapar de las temperaturas extremas tanto en interiores como en el exterior. Este tipo de exposición continua puede ser muy peligrosa. El cuerpo se vuelve incapaz de enfriarse adecuadamente mediante la sudoración. La exposición crónica al calor excesivo tiene un impacto en la salud cardiovascular, respiratoria y mental, dijo Tummala. “La exposición prolongada a temperaturas nocturnas elevadas puede afectar la calidad del sueño y la salud mental y cardiaca,” dijo. “Estás constantemente a una temperatura elevada con la que tu cuerpo tiene que lidiar”.
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En vecindarios sin parques ni árboles grandes, donde el asfalto y los edificios absorben e irradian el calor del verano, a los residentes les puede resultar difícil escapar de las temperaturas extremas tanto en interiores como en el exterior. Este tipo de exposición continua puede ser muy peligrosa. El cuerpo se vuelve incapaz de enfriarse adecuadamente mediante la sudoración. La exposición crónica al calor excesivo tiene un impacto en la salud cardiovascular, respiratoria y mental, dijo Tummala. “La exposición prolongada a temperaturas nocturnas elevadas puede afectar la calidad del sueño y la salud mental y cardiaca,” dijo. “Estás constantemente a una temperatura elevada con la que tu cuerpo tiene que lidiar”.
Mapeando la disparidad de calor
Estudios previos sobre el calor urbano han utilizado datos satelitales para estimar temperaturas de la superficie terrestre.
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Este tipo de exposición continua puede ser muy peligrosa. El cuerpo se vuelve incapaz de enfriarse adecuadamente mediante la sudoración. La exposición crónica al calor excesivo tiene un impacto en la salud cardiovascular, respiratoria y mental, dijo Tummala. “La exposición prolongada a temperaturas nocturnas elevadas puede afectar la calidad del sueño y la salud mental y cardiaca,” dijo. “Estás constantemente a una temperatura elevada con la que tu cuerpo tiene que lidiar”.
Mapeando la disparidad de calor
Estudios previos sobre el calor urbano han utilizado datos satelitales para estimar temperaturas de la superficie terrestre. En cambio, Chackraborty y sus colegas evaluaron el estrés por calor utilizando el índice de calor del Servicio Nacional Meteorológico de los E.E. U.U.
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El cuerpo se vuelve incapaz de enfriarse adecuadamente mediante la sudoración. La exposición crónica al calor excesivo tiene un impacto en la salud cardiovascular, respiratoria y mental, dijo Tummala. “La exposición prolongada a temperaturas nocturnas elevadas puede afectar la calidad del sueño y la salud mental y cardiaca,” dijo. “Estás constantemente a una temperatura elevada con la que tu cuerpo tiene que lidiar”.
Mapeando la disparidad de calor
Estudios previos sobre el calor urbano han utilizado datos satelitales para estimar temperaturas de la superficie terrestre. En cambio, Chackraborty y sus colegas evaluaron el estrés por calor utilizando el índice de calor del Servicio Nacional Meteorológico de los E.E. U.U. y el índice de humedad del Servicio Nacional Meteorológico de Canadá (humidex), combinando la temperatura del aire y la humedad para describir mejor cómo se siente el calor.
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“La exposición prolongada a temperaturas nocturnas elevadas puede afectar la calidad del sueño y la salud mental y cardiaca,” dijo. “Estás constantemente a una temperatura elevada con la que tu cuerpo tiene que lidiar”.
Mapeando la disparidad de calor
Estudios previos sobre el calor urbano han utilizado datos satelitales para estimar temperaturas de la superficie terrestre. En cambio, Chackraborty y sus colegas evaluaron el estrés por calor utilizando el índice de calor del Servicio Nacional Meteorológico de los E.E. U.U. y el índice de humedad del Servicio Nacional Meteorológico de Canadá (humidex), combinando la temperatura del aire y la humedad para describir mejor cómo se siente el calor. Utilizar modelos que combinan estas variables fue una manera más certera de catalogar el estrés por calor de las ciudades estadounidenses entre 2014 y 2018.
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“Estás constantemente a una temperatura elevada con la que tu cuerpo tiene que lidiar”.
Mapeando la disparidad de calor
Estudios previos sobre el calor urbano han utilizado datos satelitales para estimar temperaturas de la superficie terrestre. En cambio, Chackraborty y sus colegas evaluaron el estrés por calor utilizando el índice de calor del Servicio Nacional Meteorológico de los E.E. U.U. y el índice de humedad del Servicio Nacional Meteorológico de Canadá (humidex), combinando la temperatura del aire y la humedad para describir mejor cómo se siente el calor. Utilizar modelos que combinan estas variables fue una manera más certera de catalogar el estrés por calor de las ciudades estadounidenses entre 2014 y 2018.
La correlación de los índices de calor mapeados con los datos del censo reveló que los vecindarios de bajos ingresos y los residentes de color experimentaron temperaturas más altas y mayor humedad, lo que en conjunto amplifica el estrés por calor.
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En cambio, Chackraborty y sus colegas evaluaron el estrés por calor utilizando el índice de calor del Servicio Nacional Meteorológico de los E.E. U.U. y el índice de humedad del Servicio Nacional Meteorológico de Canadá (humidex), combinando la temperatura del aire y la humedad para describir mejor cómo se siente el calor. Utilizar modelos que combinan estas variables fue una manera más certera de catalogar el estrés por calor de las ciudades estadounidenses entre 2014 y 2018.
La correlación de los índices de calor mapeados con los datos del censo reveló que los vecindarios de bajos ingresos y los residentes de color experimentaron temperaturas más altas y mayor humedad, lo que en conjunto amplifica el estrés por calor. Las zonas censales con mayores ingresos sufrieron menos estrés por calor.
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U.U. y el índice de humedad del Servicio Nacional Meteorológico de Canadá (humidex), combinando la temperatura del aire y la humedad para describir mejor cómo se siente el calor. Utilizar modelos que combinan estas variables fue una manera más certera de catalogar el estrés por calor de las ciudades estadounidenses entre 2014 y 2018.
La correlación de los índices de calor mapeados con los datos del censo reveló que los vecindarios de bajos ingresos y los residentes de color experimentaron temperaturas más altas y mayor humedad, lo que en conjunto amplifica el estrés por calor. Las zonas censales con mayores ingresos sufrieron menos estrés por calor. El estrés por calor también fue generalmente mayor en las zonas con un mayor porcentaje de residentes negros y afroamericanos.
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y el índice de humedad del Servicio Nacional Meteorológico de Canadá (humidex), combinando la temperatura del aire y la humedad para describir mejor cómo se siente el calor. Utilizar modelos que combinan estas variables fue una manera más certera de catalogar el estrés por calor de las ciudades estadounidenses entre 2014 y 2018.
La correlación de los índices de calor mapeados con los datos del censo reveló que los vecindarios de bajos ingresos y los residentes de color experimentaron temperaturas más altas y mayor humedad, lo que en conjunto amplifica el estrés por calor. Las zonas censales con mayores ingresos sufrieron menos estrés por calor. El estrés por calor también fue generalmente mayor en las zonas con un mayor porcentaje de residentes negros y afroamericanos.
Áreas censales de Baltimore coloreadas según el índice de calor y el porcentaje de residentes negros.
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Utilizar modelos que combinan estas variables fue una manera más certera de catalogar el estrés por calor de las ciudades estadounidenses entre 2014 y 2018.
La correlación de los índices de calor mapeados con los datos del censo reveló que los vecindarios de bajos ingresos y los residentes de color experimentaron temperaturas más altas y mayor humedad, lo que en conjunto amplifica el estrés por calor. Las zonas censales con mayores ingresos sufrieron menos estrés por calor. El estrés por calor también fue generalmente mayor en las zonas con un mayor porcentaje de residentes negros y afroamericanos.
Áreas censales de Baltimore coloreadas según el índice de calor y el porcentaje de residentes negros. Una comparación indica que donde una mayor proporción de residentes son negros, el estrés por calor es mayor.
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La correlación de los índices de calor mapeados con los datos del censo reveló que los vecindarios de bajos ingresos y los residentes de color experimentaron temperaturas más altas y mayor humedad, lo que en conjunto amplifica el estrés por calor. Las zonas censales con mayores ingresos sufrieron menos estrés por calor. El estrés por calor también fue generalmente mayor en las zonas con un mayor porcentaje de residentes negros y afroamericanos.
Áreas censales de Baltimore coloreadas según el índice de calor y el porcentaje de residentes negros. Una comparación indica que donde una mayor proporción de residentes son negros, el estrés por calor es mayor. Crédito: TC Chakraborty/PNNL
Un mapa de 1938 de Brooklyn, Nueva York, del Home Owners’ Loan Corporation muestra vecindarios codificados por colores según el valor del préstamo.
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Las zonas censales con mayores ingresos sufrieron menos estrés por calor. El estrés por calor también fue generalmente mayor en las zonas con un mayor porcentaje de residentes negros y afroamericanos.
Áreas censales de Baltimore coloreadas según el índice de calor y el porcentaje de residentes negros. Una comparación indica que donde una mayor proporción de residentes son negros, el estrés por calor es mayor. Crédito: TC Chakraborty/PNNL
Un mapa de 1938 de Brooklyn, Nueva York, del Home Owners’ Loan Corporation muestra vecindarios codificados por colores según el valor del préstamo. Las áreas en rojo (barrios marginalizados) indican áreas donde los bancos y otros prestamistas generalmente consideraban que los residentes no eran dignos de ser incluidos en los programas de préstamos y propiedad de vivienda.
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El estrés por calor también fue generalmente mayor en las zonas con un mayor porcentaje de residentes negros y afroamericanos.
Áreas censales de Baltimore coloreadas según el índice de calor y el porcentaje de residentes negros. Una comparación indica que donde una mayor proporción de residentes son negros, el estrés por calor es mayor. Crédito: TC Chakraborty/PNNL
Un mapa de 1938 de Brooklyn, Nueva York, del Home Owners’ Loan Corporation muestra vecindarios codificados por colores según el valor del préstamo. Las áreas en rojo (barrios marginalizados) indican áreas donde los bancos y otros prestamistas generalmente consideraban que los residentes no eran dignos de ser incluidos en los programas de préstamos y propiedad de vivienda. Los barrios marginalizados tenían un número desproporcionado de residentes negros.
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Áreas censales de Baltimore coloreadas según el índice de calor y el porcentaje de residentes negros. Una comparación indica que donde una mayor proporción de residentes son negros, el estrés por calor es mayor. Crédito: TC Chakraborty/PNNL
Un mapa de 1938 de Brooklyn, Nueva York, del Home Owners’ Loan Corporation muestra vecindarios codificados por colores según el valor del préstamo. Las áreas en rojo (barrios marginalizados) indican áreas donde los bancos y otros prestamistas generalmente consideraban que los residentes no eran dignos de ser incluidos en los programas de préstamos y propiedad de vivienda. Los barrios marginalizados tenían un número desproporcionado de residentes negros. Crédito: Corporación de Préstamos para Propietarios de Vivienda, Dominio Público
Los investigadores compararon estos hallazgos con datos históricos de 177 ciudades para observar más a fondo esta disparidad de ingresos y raza a través del tiempo.
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Crédito: TC Chakraborty/PNNL
Un mapa de 1938 de Brooklyn, Nueva York, del Home Owners’ Loan Corporation muestra vecindarios codificados por colores según el valor del préstamo. Las áreas en rojo (barrios marginalizados) indican áreas donde los bancos y otros prestamistas generalmente consideraban que los residentes no eran dignos de ser incluidos en los programas de préstamos y propiedad de vivienda. Los barrios marginalizados tenían un número desproporcionado de residentes negros. Crédito: Corporación de Préstamos para Propietarios de Vivienda, Dominio Público
Los investigadores compararon estos hallazgos con datos históricos de 177 ciudades para observar más a fondo esta disparidad de ingresos y raza a través del tiempo. En la década de 1930, el gobierno de los Estados Unidos calificó a los vecindarios según su capacidad de inversión.
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Las áreas en rojo (barrios marginalizados) indican áreas donde los bancos y otros prestamistas generalmente consideraban que los residentes no eran dignos de ser incluidos en los programas de préstamos y propiedad de vivienda. Los barrios marginalizados tenían un número desproporcionado de residentes negros. Crédito: Corporación de Préstamos para Propietarios de Vivienda, Dominio Público
Los investigadores compararon estos hallazgos con datos históricos de 177 ciudades para observar más a fondo esta disparidad de ingresos y raza a través del tiempo. En la década de 1930, el gobierno de los Estados Unidos calificó a los vecindarios según su capacidad de inversión. Muchos de los vecindarios que albergaban poblaciones pobres y minoritarias, especialmente de residentes negros y afroamericanos, fueron considerados inversiones mas riesgosas y, por lo tanto, recibieron menos fondos para desarrollo y programas de vivienda.
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Los barrios marginalizados tenían un número desproporcionado de residentes negros. Crédito: Corporación de Préstamos para Propietarios de Vivienda, Dominio Público
Los investigadores compararon estos hallazgos con datos históricos de 177 ciudades para observar más a fondo esta disparidad de ingresos y raza a través del tiempo. En la década de 1930, el gobierno de los Estados Unidos calificó a los vecindarios según su capacidad de inversión. Muchos de los vecindarios que albergaban poblaciones pobres y minoritarias, especialmente de residentes negros y afroamericanos, fueron considerados inversiones mas riesgosas y, por lo tanto, recibieron menos fondos para desarrollo y programas de vivienda. Hoy día, estos vecindarios marginalizados sufren condiciones ambientales mucho peores que otras partes de sus respectivas ciudades.
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Crédito: Corporación de Préstamos para Propietarios de Vivienda, Dominio Público
Los investigadores compararon estos hallazgos con datos históricos de 177 ciudades para observar más a fondo esta disparidad de ingresos y raza a través del tiempo. En la década de 1930, el gobierno de los Estados Unidos calificó a los vecindarios según su capacidad de inversión. Muchos de los vecindarios que albergaban poblaciones pobres y minoritarias, especialmente de residentes negros y afroamericanos, fueron considerados inversiones mas riesgosas y, por lo tanto, recibieron menos fondos para desarrollo y programas de vivienda. Hoy día, estos vecindarios marginalizados sufren condiciones ambientales mucho peores que otras partes de sus respectivas ciudades. Tienen menos cubierta de árboles y experimentan temperaturas superficiales mayores que vecindarios que originalmente no fueron marginalizados.
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En la década de 1930, el gobierno de los Estados Unidos calificó a los vecindarios según su capacidad de inversión. Muchos de los vecindarios que albergaban poblaciones pobres y minoritarias, especialmente de residentes negros y afroamericanos, fueron considerados inversiones mas riesgosas y, por lo tanto, recibieron menos fondos para desarrollo y programas de vivienda. Hoy día, estos vecindarios marginalizados sufren condiciones ambientales mucho peores que otras partes de sus respectivas ciudades. Tienen menos cubierta de árboles y experimentan temperaturas superficiales mayores que vecindarios que originalmente no fueron marginalizados.
Las disparidades eran penetrantes, dijo Chakraborty.
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En la década de 1930, el gobierno de los Estados Unidos calificó a los vecindarios según su capacidad de inversión. Muchos de los vecindarios que albergaban poblaciones pobres y minoritarias, especialmente de residentes negros y afroamericanos, fueron considerados inversiones mas riesgosas y, por lo tanto, recibieron menos fondos para desarrollo y programas de vivienda. Hoy día, estos vecindarios marginalizados sufren condiciones ambientales mucho peores que otras partes de sus respectivas ciudades. Tienen menos cubierta de árboles y experimentan temperaturas superficiales mayores que vecindarios que originalmente no fueron marginalizados.
Las disparidades eran penetrantes, dijo Chakraborty. Los vecindarios marginalizados, generalmente calificados con una “D” por prestamistas, tenían un índice de calor mayor comparado con aquellos que eran calificados con una “A”.
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Muchos de los vecindarios que albergaban poblaciones pobres y minoritarias, especialmente de residentes negros y afroamericanos, fueron considerados inversiones mas riesgosas y, por lo tanto, recibieron menos fondos para desarrollo y programas de vivienda. Hoy día, estos vecindarios marginalizados sufren condiciones ambientales mucho peores que otras partes de sus respectivas ciudades. Tienen menos cubierta de árboles y experimentan temperaturas superficiales mayores que vecindarios que originalmente no fueron marginalizados.
Las disparidades eran penetrantes, dijo Chakraborty. Los vecindarios marginalizados, generalmente calificados con una “D” por prestamistas, tenían un índice de calor mayor comparado con aquellos que eran calificados con una “A”. “Este resultado fue muy interesante – que este nivel de desigualdad y segregación se correlacionara tan fuertemente con los niveles de disparidad de calor,” dijo.
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La desigualdad del estrés por calor
Hoy día, estos vecindarios marginalizados sufren condiciones ambientales mucho peores que otras partes de sus respectivas ciudades. Tienen menos cubierta de árboles y experimentan temperaturas superficiales mayores que vecindarios que originalmente no fueron marginalizados.
Las disparidades eran penetrantes, dijo Chakraborty. Los vecindarios marginalizados, generalmente calificados con una “D” por prestamistas, tenían un índice de calor mayor comparado con aquellos que eran calificados con una “A”. “Este resultado fue muy interesante – que este nivel de desigualdad y segregación se correlacionara tan fuertemente con los niveles de disparidad de calor,” dijo.
Proteger a los más vulnerables
“Estudios como este, que buscan comprender más a fondo las disparidades existentes en la exposición al calor, son importantes para identificar qué comunidades corren mayor riesgo de sufrir cambios ambientales relacionados al cambio climático, como el calor extremo que cada vez empeora más”, dijo Tummala.
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Las disparidades eran penetrantes, dijo Chakraborty. Los vecindarios marginalizados, generalmente calificados con una “D” por prestamistas, tenían un índice de calor mayor comparado con aquellos que eran calificados con una “A”. “Este resultado fue muy interesante – que este nivel de desigualdad y segregación se correlacionara tan fuertemente con los niveles de disparidad de calor,” dijo.
Proteger a los más vulnerables
“Estudios como este, que buscan comprender más a fondo las disparidades existentes en la exposición al calor, son importantes para identificar qué comunidades corren mayor riesgo de sufrir cambios ambientales relacionados al cambio climático, como el calor extremo que cada vez empeora más”, dijo Tummala. Se necesitan medidas de salud pública y estrategias de mitigación para proteger a los ciudadanos con mayor riesgo de sufrir calor – especialmente cuando el aumento de las temperaturas se vuelve más común.
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“Este resultado fue muy interesante – que este nivel de desigualdad y segregación se correlacionara tan fuertemente con los niveles de disparidad de calor,” dijo.
Proteger a los más vulnerables
“Estudios como este, que buscan comprender más a fondo las disparidades existentes en la exposición al calor, son importantes para identificar qué comunidades corren mayor riesgo de sufrir cambios ambientales relacionados al cambio climático, como el calor extremo que cada vez empeora más”, dijo Tummala. Se necesitan medidas de salud pública y estrategias de mitigación para proteger a los ciudadanos con mayor riesgo de sufrir calor – especialmente cuando el aumento de las temperaturas se vuelve más común.
“Zonas con menos árboles en las calles, menos acceso a espacios verdes—Allí es donde se comienza a ver el legado de la desinversión y el racismo institucional que ha entrado en juego”.
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Proteger a los más vulnerables
“Estudios como este, que buscan comprender más a fondo las disparidades existentes en la exposición al calor, son importantes para identificar qué comunidades corren mayor riesgo de sufrir cambios ambientales relacionados al cambio climático, como el calor extremo que cada vez empeora más”, dijo Tummala. Se necesitan medidas de salud pública y estrategias de mitigación para proteger a los ciudadanos con mayor riesgo de sufrir calor – especialmente cuando el aumento de las temperaturas se vuelve más común.
“Zonas con menos árboles en las calles, menos acceso a espacios verdes—Allí es donde se comienza a ver el legado de la desinversión y el racismo institucional que ha entrado en juego”.
“Zonas con menos árboles en las calles, menos acceso a espacios verdes—Allí es donde se comienza a ver el legado de la desinversión y el racismo institucional que ha entrado en juego”, dijo Lara Whitely Binder, gerente del programa de preparación climática del condado de King County, Washington, quien no estuvo involucrada en la investigación.
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Se necesitan medidas de salud pública y estrategias de mitigación para proteger a los ciudadanos con mayor riesgo de sufrir calor – especialmente cuando el aumento de las temperaturas se vuelve más común.
“Zonas con menos árboles en las calles, menos acceso a espacios verdes—Allí es donde se comienza a ver el legado de la desinversión y el racismo institucional que ha entrado en juego”.
“Zonas con menos árboles en las calles, menos acceso a espacios verdes—Allí es donde se comienza a ver el legado de la desinversión y el racismo institucional que ha entrado en juego”, dijo Lara Whitely Binder, gerente del programa de preparación climática del condado de King County, Washington, quien no estuvo involucrada en la investigación.
Debido a que el clima está cambiando y avanzando, de ahora en adelante las ciudades deben prepararse para veranos más calientes y olas de calor mortales más frecuentes usando distintos medios, tanto en los interiores como al aire libre.
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“Zonas con menos árboles en las calles, menos acceso a espacios verdes—Allí es donde se comienza a ver el legado de la desinversión y el racismo institucional que ha entrado en juego”, dijo Lara Whitely Binder, gerente del programa de preparación climática del condado de King County, Washington, quien no estuvo involucrada en la investigación.
Debido a que el clima está cambiando y avanzando, de ahora en adelante las ciudades deben prepararse para veranos más calientes y olas de calor mortales más frecuentes usando distintos medios, tanto en los interiores como al aire libre. “No solo necesitamos entender mejor dónde hace calor, sino también cuáles son los factores socioeconómicos para los habitantes de esas zonas”, dijo Whitely Binder.
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“Zonas con menos árboles en las calles, menos acceso a espacios verdes—Allí es donde se comienza a ver el legado de la desinversión y el racismo institucional que ha entrado en juego”, dijo Lara Whitely Binder, gerente del programa de preparación climática del condado de King County, Washington, quien no estuvo involucrada en la investigación.
Debido a que el clima está cambiando y avanzando, de ahora en adelante las ciudades deben prepararse para veranos más calientes y olas de calor mortales más frecuentes usando distintos medios, tanto en los interiores como al aire libre. “No solo necesitamos entender mejor dónde hace calor, sino también cuáles son los factores socioeconómicos para los habitantes de esas zonas”, dijo Whitely Binder. “Podemos comenzar a analizar lo que hay en las islas de calor y utilizarlo para comenzar a informar las decisiones políticas que vamos a tomar”.
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Debido a que el clima está cambiando y avanzando, de ahora en adelante las ciudades deben prepararse para veranos más calientes y olas de calor mortales más frecuentes usando distintos medios, tanto en los interiores como al aire libre. “No solo necesitamos entender mejor dónde hace calor, sino también cuáles son los factores socioeconómicos para los habitantes de esas zonas”, dijo Whitely Binder. “Podemos comenzar a analizar lo que hay en las islas de calor y utilizarlo para comenzar a informar las decisiones políticas que vamos a tomar”.
—Rebecca Owen (@beccapox), Escritora de ciencia
This translation by Nel Rodriguez Sepulveda was made possible by a partnership with Planeteando. Esta traducción fue posible gracias a una asociación con Planeteando.
This news article is included in our ENGAGE resource for educators seeking science news for their classroom lessons.
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“No solo necesitamos entender mejor dónde hace calor, sino también cuáles son los factores socioeconómicos para los habitantes de esas zonas”, dijo Whitely Binder. “Podemos comenzar a analizar lo que hay en las islas de calor y utilizarlo para comenzar a informar las decisiones políticas que vamos a tomar”.
—Rebecca Owen (@beccapox), Escritora de ciencia
This translation by Nel Rodriguez Sepulveda was made possible by a partnership with Planeteando. Esta traducción fue posible gracias a una asociación con Planeteando.
This news article is included in our ENGAGE resource for educators seeking science news for their classroom lessons. Browse all ENGAGE articles , and share with your fellow educators how you integrated the article into an activity in the comments section below.
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“Podemos comenzar a analizar lo que hay en las islas de calor y utilizarlo para comenzar a informar las decisiones políticas que vamos a tomar”.
—Rebecca Owen (@beccapox), Escritora de ciencia
This translation by Nel Rodriguez Sepulveda was made possible by a partnership with Planeteando. Esta traducción fue posible gracias a una asociación con Planeteando.
This news article is included in our ENGAGE resource for educators seeking science news for their classroom lessons. Browse all ENGAGE articles , and share with your fellow educators how you integrated the article into an activity in the comments section below.
Text © 2023. The authors. CC BY-NC-ND 3.0
Except where otherwise noted, images are subject to copyright. Any reuse without express permission from the copyright owner is prohibited.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Trailblazers is an MBW interview series that turns the spotlight on music entrepreneurs with the potential to become the global business’s power players of tomorrow. This time, we speak to Abdul Karim Abdullah, Co-Founder and CEO of Ghana-based cultural entertainment platform AfroFuture. Trailblazers is supported by TuneCore.
The spotlight continues to shine on Africa’s music business.
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) was the world’s fastest-growing recorded music region in 2022, seeing 34.7% YoY growth (IFPI) last year, and the growth opportunity for subscription music streaming in the SSA region is becoming significantly clearer.
Africa-focused music streaming service Mdundo, for example, recently reported a 239% YoY jump in revenue from paid subscriptions, with the company recording a 23.2% YoY increase in monthly active users (MAUs).
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Trailblazers is an MBW interview series that turns the spotlight on music entrepreneurs with the potential to become the global business’s power players of tomorrow. This time, we speak to Abdul Karim Abdullah, Co-Founder and CEO of Ghana-based cultural entertainment platform AfroFuture. Trailblazers is supported by TuneCore.
The spotlight continues to shine on Africa’s music business.
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) was the world’s fastest-growing recorded music region in 2022, seeing 34.7% YoY growth (IFPI) last year, and the growth opportunity for subscription music streaming in the SSA region is becoming significantly clearer.
Africa-focused music streaming service Mdundo, for example, recently reported a 239% YoY jump in revenue from paid subscriptions, with the company recording a 23.2% YoY increase in monthly active users (MAUs). Geographically, the streaming company’s focus is on five key SSA markets: Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and South Africa.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
This time, we speak to Abdul Karim Abdullah, Co-Founder and CEO of Ghana-based cultural entertainment platform AfroFuture. Trailblazers is supported by TuneCore.
The spotlight continues to shine on Africa’s music business.
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) was the world’s fastest-growing recorded music region in 2022, seeing 34.7% YoY growth (IFPI) last year, and the growth opportunity for subscription music streaming in the SSA region is becoming significantly clearer.
Africa-focused music streaming service Mdundo, for example, recently reported a 239% YoY jump in revenue from paid subscriptions, with the company recording a 23.2% YoY increase in monthly active users (MAUs). Geographically, the streaming company’s focus is on five key SSA markets: Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and South Africa.
According to a 2022 report from GSMA, 615 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to sign up for mobile services by 2025, on top of the roughly 500 million that were already subscribed as of 2020.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Trailblazers is supported by TuneCore.
The spotlight continues to shine on Africa’s music business.
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) was the world’s fastest-growing recorded music region in 2022, seeing 34.7% YoY growth (IFPI) last year, and the growth opportunity for subscription music streaming in the SSA region is becoming significantly clearer.
Africa-focused music streaming service Mdundo, for example, recently reported a 239% YoY jump in revenue from paid subscriptions, with the company recording a 23.2% YoY increase in monthly active users (MAUs). Geographically, the streaming company’s focus is on five key SSA markets: Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and South Africa.
According to a 2022 report from GSMA, 615 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to sign up for mobile services by 2025, on top of the roughly 500 million that were already subscribed as of 2020.
In Ghana, live music brand AfroFuture is tapping into what co-founder Abdul Karim Abdullah says is “largely upwardly mobile, tech-forward Gen Z and millennial consumers” to pursue its ambitions of becoming the “storyteller for the African narrative”.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Africa-focused music streaming service Mdundo, for example, recently reported a 239% YoY jump in revenue from paid subscriptions, with the company recording a 23.2% YoY increase in monthly active users (MAUs). Geographically, the streaming company’s focus is on five key SSA markets: Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and South Africa.
According to a 2022 report from GSMA, 615 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to sign up for mobile services by 2025, on top of the roughly 500 million that were already subscribed as of 2020.
In Ghana, live music brand AfroFuture is tapping into what co-founder Abdul Karim Abdullah says is “largely upwardly mobile, tech-forward Gen Z and millennial consumers” to pursue its ambitions of becoming the “storyteller for the African narrative”.
The music, art, and culture festival (formerly known as Afrochella) was launched in Accra in 2017, and in addition to the core music festival, it offers travel experiences and runs various non-profit initiatives.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Geographically, the streaming company’s focus is on five key SSA markets: Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and South Africa.
According to a 2022 report from GSMA, 615 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to sign up for mobile services by 2025, on top of the roughly 500 million that were already subscribed as of 2020.
In Ghana, live music brand AfroFuture is tapping into what co-founder Abdul Karim Abdullah says is “largely upwardly mobile, tech-forward Gen Z and millennial consumers” to pursue its ambitions of becoming the “storyteller for the African narrative”.
The music, art, and culture festival (formerly known as Afrochella) was launched in Accra in 2017, and in addition to the core music festival, it offers travel experiences and runs various non-profit initiatives. This year’s edition, in December, will be headlined by superstars like Afrobeats star Davido and British rapper and singer J-Hus.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
According to a 2022 report from GSMA, 615 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to sign up for mobile services by 2025, on top of the roughly 500 million that were already subscribed as of 2020.
In Ghana, live music brand AfroFuture is tapping into what co-founder Abdul Karim Abdullah says is “largely upwardly mobile, tech-forward Gen Z and millennial consumers” to pursue its ambitions of becoming the “storyteller for the African narrative”.
The music, art, and culture festival (formerly known as Afrochella) was launched in Accra in 2017, and in addition to the core music festival, it offers travel experiences and runs various non-profit initiatives. This year’s edition, in December, will be headlined by superstars like Afrobeats star Davido and British rapper and singer J-Hus.
Abdullah, (also AfroFuture’s CEO) explains in our interview below that the AfroFuture brand “has grown tremendously since its inception”.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
In Ghana, live music brand AfroFuture is tapping into what co-founder Abdul Karim Abdullah says is “largely upwardly mobile, tech-forward Gen Z and millennial consumers” to pursue its ambitions of becoming the “storyteller for the African narrative”.
The music, art, and culture festival (formerly known as Afrochella) was launched in Accra in 2017, and in addition to the core music festival, it offers travel experiences and runs various non-profit initiatives. This year’s edition, in December, will be headlined by superstars like Afrobeats star Davido and British rapper and singer J-Hus.
Abdullah, (also AfroFuture’s CEO) explains in our interview below that the AfroFuture brand “has grown tremendously since its inception”.
The inaugural festival took place on December 29, 2017, at the Accra Polo Court, attracting 4,600 attendees. “We knew we had something special,” says Abdullah.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
In Ghana, live music brand AfroFuture is tapping into what co-founder Abdul Karim Abdullah says is “largely upwardly mobile, tech-forward Gen Z and millennial consumers” to pursue its ambitions of becoming the “storyteller for the African narrative”.
The music, art, and culture festival (formerly known as Afrochella) was launched in Accra in 2017, and in addition to the core music festival, it offers travel experiences and runs various non-profit initiatives. This year’s edition, in December, will be headlined by superstars like Afrobeats star Davido and British rapper and singer J-Hus.
Abdullah, (also AfroFuture’s CEO) explains in our interview below that the AfroFuture brand “has grown tremendously since its inception”.
The inaugural festival took place on December 29, 2017, at the Accra Polo Court, attracting 4,600 attendees. “We knew we had something special,” says Abdullah.
“From there, we chose to expand our team support and in 2018, we looked to formalize our partnership with media agency, BBnZ Live, for digital content generation and event management support.”
By 2022, the event had morphed into a two-day festival under the AfroFuture banner with superstars Burna Boy and Stonebwoy as headliners, and sponsors ranging from Hennessy and Diageo, to Fenty Beauty, and TuneCore.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
This year’s edition, in December, will be headlined by superstars like Afrobeats star Davido and British rapper and singer J-Hus.
Abdullah, (also AfroFuture’s CEO) explains in our interview below that the AfroFuture brand “has grown tremendously since its inception”.
The inaugural festival took place on December 29, 2017, at the Accra Polo Court, attracting 4,600 attendees. “We knew we had something special,” says Abdullah.
“From there, we chose to expand our team support and in 2018, we looked to formalize our partnership with media agency, BBnZ Live, for digital content generation and event management support.”
By 2022, the event had morphed into a two-day festival under the AfroFuture banner with superstars Burna Boy and Stonebwoy as headliners, and sponsors ranging from Hennessy and Diageo, to Fenty Beauty, and TuneCore.
Held at the end of December last year, the sixth annual AfroFuture festival (now held at the at EL Wak Stadium) attracted 31,000 attendees over two days.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
The inaugural festival took place on December 29, 2017, at the Accra Polo Court, attracting 4,600 attendees. “We knew we had something special,” says Abdullah.
“From there, we chose to expand our team support and in 2018, we looked to formalize our partnership with media agency, BBnZ Live, for digital content generation and event management support.”
By 2022, the event had morphed into a two-day festival under the AfroFuture banner with superstars Burna Boy and Stonebwoy as headliners, and sponsors ranging from Hennessy and Diageo, to Fenty Beauty, and TuneCore.
Held at the end of December last year, the sixth annual AfroFuture festival (now held at the at EL Wak Stadium) attracted 31,000 attendees over two days.
“We realized that there was an opportunity for us to bring the community and the diaspora together in a way that hadn’t been done before in the country.” Abdul Karim Abdullah, AfroFuture
Abdullah, who grew up in the Bronx, explains that he decided to launch the event after one of his first visits to Ghana with co-founder Kenny Agyapong.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Held at the end of December last year, the sixth annual AfroFuture festival (now held at the at EL Wak Stadium) attracted 31,000 attendees over two days.
“We realized that there was an opportunity for us to bring the community and the diaspora together in a way that hadn’t been done before in the country.” Abdul Karim Abdullah, AfroFuture
Abdullah, who grew up in the Bronx, explains that he decided to launch the event after one of his first visits to Ghana with co-founder Kenny Agyapong.
“We realized that there was an opportunity for us to bring the community and the diaspora together in a way that hadn’t been done before in the country,” he says.
“With our influence, we had the opportunity to stimulate conversation, elevate our people, and tell authentic stories from the continent.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Held at the end of December last year, the sixth annual AfroFuture festival (now held at the at EL Wak Stadium) attracted 31,000 attendees over two days.
“We realized that there was an opportunity for us to bring the community and the diaspora together in a way that hadn’t been done before in the country.” Abdul Karim Abdullah, AfroFuture
Abdullah, who grew up in the Bronx, explains that he decided to launch the event after one of his first visits to Ghana with co-founder Kenny Agyapong.
“We realized that there was an opportunity for us to bring the community and the diaspora together in a way that hadn’t been done before in the country,” he says.
“With our influence, we had the opportunity to stimulate conversation, elevate our people, and tell authentic stories from the continent. As a result, AfroFuture, formally known as Afrochella, was born and planted its roots in Accra, Ghana.”
Here, we speak with AfroFuture’s CEO about the event’s origins, its growth trajectory, and his ambitions for the event in the coming years…
How did you first get into the music business?
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
“We realized that there was an opportunity for us to bring the community and the diaspora together in a way that hadn’t been done before in the country,” he says.
“With our influence, we had the opportunity to stimulate conversation, elevate our people, and tell authentic stories from the continent. As a result, AfroFuture, formally known as Afrochella, was born and planted its roots in Accra, Ghana.”
Here, we speak with AfroFuture’s CEO about the event’s origins, its growth trajectory, and his ambitions for the event in the coming years…
How did you first get into the music business?
My first experience in the music industry was when a member of my fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., booked Big Sean at my alma mater, Syracuse University.
I remember how much I enjoyed the experience because I was fascinated by how everything came together and the process of creating and managing an event.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
“We realized that there was an opportunity for us to bring the community and the diaspora together in a way that hadn’t been done before in the country,” he says.
“With our influence, we had the opportunity to stimulate conversation, elevate our people, and tell authentic stories from the continent. As a result, AfroFuture, formally known as Afrochella, was born and planted its roots in Accra, Ghana.”
Here, we speak with AfroFuture’s CEO about the event’s origins, its growth trajectory, and his ambitions for the event in the coming years…
How did you first get into the music business?
My first experience in the music industry was when a member of my fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., booked Big Sean at my alma mater, Syracuse University.
I remember how much I enjoyed the experience because I was fascinated by how everything came together and the process of creating and managing an event. From that experience, I got my big break as a stage manager for a concert I pitched to W&R Productions for El and Joey B, two major Ghanaian artists, at the Gramercy Theatre
From those early experiences, I found the confidence I needed to create, plan, and execute my own event.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
As a result, AfroFuture, formally known as Afrochella, was born and planted its roots in Accra, Ghana.”
Here, we speak with AfroFuture’s CEO about the event’s origins, its growth trajectory, and his ambitions for the event in the coming years…
How did you first get into the music business?
My first experience in the music industry was when a member of my fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., booked Big Sean at my alma mater, Syracuse University.
I remember how much I enjoyed the experience because I was fascinated by how everything came together and the process of creating and managing an event. From that experience, I got my big break as a stage manager for a concert I pitched to W&R Productions for El and Joey B, two major Ghanaian artists, at the Gramercy Theatre
From those early experiences, I found the confidence I needed to create, plan, and execute my own event. The only thing left was figuring out how to fund my big ideas.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
My first experience in the music industry was when a member of my fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., booked Big Sean at my alma mater, Syracuse University.
I remember how much I enjoyed the experience because I was fascinated by how everything came together and the process of creating and managing an event. From that experience, I got my big break as a stage manager for a concert I pitched to W&R Productions for El and Joey B, two major Ghanaian artists, at the Gramercy Theatre
From those early experiences, I found the confidence I needed to create, plan, and execute my own event. The only thing left was figuring out how to fund my big ideas. From my first event to then establishing AfroFuture, I’ve gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and it has been the driving force behind everything that I do to create sustainable change for not only Ghana but for Africa at large.
Tell us about your journey from there and how and why you decided to launch Afrofuture?
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
I remember how much I enjoyed the experience because I was fascinated by how everything came together and the process of creating and managing an event. From that experience, I got my big break as a stage manager for a concert I pitched to W&R Productions for El and Joey B, two major Ghanaian artists, at the Gramercy Theatre
From those early experiences, I found the confidence I needed to create, plan, and execute my own event. The only thing left was figuring out how to fund my big ideas. From my first event to then establishing AfroFuture, I’ve gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and it has been the driving force behind everything that I do to create sustainable change for not only Ghana but for Africa at large.
Tell us about your journey from there and how and why you decided to launch Afrofuture?
After one of my visits to Ghana with my co-founder Kenny Agyapong, we realized that there was an opportunity for us to bring the community and the diaspora together in a way that hadn’t been done before in the country.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
From that experience, I got my big break as a stage manager for a concert I pitched to W&R Productions for El and Joey B, two major Ghanaian artists, at the Gramercy Theatre
From those early experiences, I found the confidence I needed to create, plan, and execute my own event. The only thing left was figuring out how to fund my big ideas. From my first event to then establishing AfroFuture, I’ve gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and it has been the driving force behind everything that I do to create sustainable change for not only Ghana but for Africa at large.
Tell us about your journey from there and how and why you decided to launch Afrofuture?
After one of my visits to Ghana with my co-founder Kenny Agyapong, we realized that there was an opportunity for us to bring the community and the diaspora together in a way that hadn’t been done before in the country. With our influence, we had the opportunity to stimulate conversation, elevate our people, and tell authentic stories from the continent.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
The only thing left was figuring out how to fund my big ideas. From my first event to then establishing AfroFuture, I’ve gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and it has been the driving force behind everything that I do to create sustainable change for not only Ghana but for Africa at large.
Tell us about your journey from there and how and why you decided to launch Afrofuture?
After one of my visits to Ghana with my co-founder Kenny Agyapong, we realized that there was an opportunity for us to bring the community and the diaspora together in a way that hadn’t been done before in the country. With our influence, we had the opportunity to stimulate conversation, elevate our people, and tell authentic stories from the continent. As a result, AfroFuture, formally known as Afrochella, was born and planted its roots in Accra, Ghana.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
The only thing left was figuring out how to fund my big ideas. From my first event to then establishing AfroFuture, I’ve gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and it has been the driving force behind everything that I do to create sustainable change for not only Ghana but for Africa at large.
Tell us about your journey from there and how and why you decided to launch Afrofuture?
After one of my visits to Ghana with my co-founder Kenny Agyapong, we realized that there was an opportunity for us to bring the community and the diaspora together in a way that hadn’t been done before in the country. With our influence, we had the opportunity to stimulate conversation, elevate our people, and tell authentic stories from the continent. As a result, AfroFuture, formally known as Afrochella, was born and planted its roots in Accra, Ghana.
Once Kenny and I agreed on the vision, we looked to build a small but mighty team to create our vision: To bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience, paving the way for additional opportunities that are for us, by us, and celebrate us.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Tell us about your journey from there and how and why you decided to launch Afrofuture?
After one of my visits to Ghana with my co-founder Kenny Agyapong, we realized that there was an opportunity for us to bring the community and the diaspora together in a way that hadn’t been done before in the country. With our influence, we had the opportunity to stimulate conversation, elevate our people, and tell authentic stories from the continent. As a result, AfroFuture, formally known as Afrochella, was born and planted its roots in Accra, Ghana.
Once Kenny and I agreed on the vision, we looked to build a small but mighty team to create our vision: To bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience, paving the way for additional opportunities that are for us, by us, and celebrate us. Once we established our vision, we mapped our north star – a mission(s) that would guide all that we do and will do for the continent:
Promote networking and ownership within the Ghanaian community and Pan-African Diaspora.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
With our influence, we had the opportunity to stimulate conversation, elevate our people, and tell authentic stories from the continent. As a result, AfroFuture, formally known as Afrochella, was born and planted its roots in Accra, Ghana.
Once Kenny and I agreed on the vision, we looked to build a small but mighty team to create our vision: To bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience, paving the way for additional opportunities that are for us, by us, and celebrate us. Once we established our vision, we mapped our north star – a mission(s) that would guide all that we do and will do for the continent:
Promote networking and ownership within the Ghanaian community and Pan-African Diaspora.
Ensure that Africans living around the world understand the importance of celebrating their native cultures and investing in it.
Serve as an informational vessel connecting the African Diaspora with current news, fashion, art, music, and business opportunities in Africa.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
As a result, AfroFuture, formally known as Afrochella, was born and planted its roots in Accra, Ghana.
Once Kenny and I agreed on the vision, we looked to build a small but mighty team to create our vision: To bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience, paving the way for additional opportunities that are for us, by us, and celebrate us. Once we established our vision, we mapped our north star – a mission(s) that would guide all that we do and will do for the continent:
Promote networking and ownership within the Ghanaian community and Pan-African Diaspora.
Ensure that Africans living around the world understand the importance of celebrating their native cultures and investing in it.
Serve as an informational vessel connecting the African Diaspora with current news, fashion, art, music, and business opportunities in Africa.
Utilize community influence to ensure educational support for Ghanaian and African students worldwide.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
As a result, AfroFuture, formally known as Afrochella, was born and planted its roots in Accra, Ghana.
Once Kenny and I agreed on the vision, we looked to build a small but mighty team to create our vision: To bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience, paving the way for additional opportunities that are for us, by us, and celebrate us. Once we established our vision, we mapped our north star – a mission(s) that would guide all that we do and will do for the continent:
Promote networking and ownership within the Ghanaian community and Pan-African Diaspora.
Ensure that Africans living around the world understand the importance of celebrating their native cultures and investing in it.
Serve as an informational vessel connecting the African Diaspora with current news, fashion, art, music, and business opportunities in Africa.
Utilize community influence to ensure educational support for Ghanaian and African students worldwide.
Once we had our foundation in place, we set out to launch our inaugural festival held at the Accra Polo Court On December 29, 2017.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Once Kenny and I agreed on the vision, we looked to build a small but mighty team to create our vision: To bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience, paving the way for additional opportunities that are for us, by us, and celebrate us. Once we established our vision, we mapped our north star – a mission(s) that would guide all that we do and will do for the continent:
Promote networking and ownership within the Ghanaian community and Pan-African Diaspora.
Ensure that Africans living around the world understand the importance of celebrating their native cultures and investing in it.
Serve as an informational vessel connecting the African Diaspora with current news, fashion, art, music, and business opportunities in Africa.
Utilize community influence to ensure educational support for Ghanaian and African students worldwide.
Once we had our foundation in place, we set out to launch our inaugural festival held at the Accra Polo Court On December 29, 2017.
Who is AfroFuture’s target audience, and where are they from geographically?
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Once we established our vision, we mapped our north star – a mission(s) that would guide all that we do and will do for the continent:
Promote networking and ownership within the Ghanaian community and Pan-African Diaspora.
Ensure that Africans living around the world understand the importance of celebrating their native cultures and investing in it.
Serve as an informational vessel connecting the African Diaspora with current news, fashion, art, music, and business opportunities in Africa.
Utilize community influence to ensure educational support for Ghanaian and African students worldwide.
Once we had our foundation in place, we set out to launch our inaugural festival held at the Accra Polo Court On December 29, 2017.
Who is AfroFuture’s target audience, and where are they from geographically?
AfroFuture is a global platform that invites people from all over the world, and is an event for those who enjoy the intersection of music, food, fashion, and art.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Once we established our vision, we mapped our north star – a mission(s) that would guide all that we do and will do for the continent:
Promote networking and ownership within the Ghanaian community and Pan-African Diaspora.
Ensure that Africans living around the world understand the importance of celebrating their native cultures and investing in it.
Serve as an informational vessel connecting the African Diaspora with current news, fashion, art, music, and business opportunities in Africa.
Utilize community influence to ensure educational support for Ghanaian and African students worldwide.
Once we had our foundation in place, we set out to launch our inaugural festival held at the Accra Polo Court On December 29, 2017.
Who is AfroFuture’s target audience, and where are they from geographically?
AfroFuture is a global platform that invites people from all over the world, and is an event for those who enjoy the intersection of music, food, fashion, and art.
Our brand resonates with the global Black diaspora, and we’ve received significant support from the United States, the United Kingdom, the Caribbean and neighboring African countries.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Ensure that Africans living around the world understand the importance of celebrating their native cultures and investing in it.
Serve as an informational vessel connecting the African Diaspora with current news, fashion, art, music, and business opportunities in Africa.
Utilize community influence to ensure educational support for Ghanaian and African students worldwide.
Once we had our foundation in place, we set out to launch our inaugural festival held at the Accra Polo Court On December 29, 2017.
Who is AfroFuture’s target audience, and where are they from geographically?
AfroFuture is a global platform that invites people from all over the world, and is an event for those who enjoy the intersection of music, food, fashion, and art.
Our brand resonates with the global Black diaspora, and we’ve received significant support from the United States, the United Kingdom, the Caribbean and neighboring African countries. Our attendees are largely upwardly mobile, tech-forward Gen Z and millennial consumers who are committed to the culture and represent over 40 countries across the globe.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Serve as an informational vessel connecting the African Diaspora with current news, fashion, art, music, and business opportunities in Africa.
Utilize community influence to ensure educational support for Ghanaian and African students worldwide.
Once we had our foundation in place, we set out to launch our inaugural festival held at the Accra Polo Court On December 29, 2017.
Who is AfroFuture’s target audience, and where are they from geographically?
AfroFuture is a global platform that invites people from all over the world, and is an event for those who enjoy the intersection of music, food, fashion, and art.
Our brand resonates with the global Black diaspora, and we’ve received significant support from the United States, the United Kingdom, the Caribbean and neighboring African countries. Our attendees are largely upwardly mobile, tech-forward Gen Z and millennial consumers who are committed to the culture and represent over 40 countries across the globe.
About 45% of our audience attends the Festival from North America, 13% from Europe and Asia and about 12% come from African countries outside of Ghana and South Africa.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Once we had our foundation in place, we set out to launch our inaugural festival held at the Accra Polo Court On December 29, 2017.
Who is AfroFuture’s target audience, and where are they from geographically?
AfroFuture is a global platform that invites people from all over the world, and is an event for those who enjoy the intersection of music, food, fashion, and art.
Our brand resonates with the global Black diaspora, and we’ve received significant support from the United States, the United Kingdom, the Caribbean and neighboring African countries. Our attendees are largely upwardly mobile, tech-forward Gen Z and millennial consumers who are committed to the culture and represent over 40 countries across the globe.
About 45% of our audience attends the Festival from North America, 13% from Europe and Asia and about 12% come from African countries outside of Ghana and South Africa.
Can you tell us more about the Rising Star Challenge?
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Once we had our foundation in place, we set out to launch our inaugural festival held at the Accra Polo Court On December 29, 2017.
Who is AfroFuture’s target audience, and where are they from geographically?
AfroFuture is a global platform that invites people from all over the world, and is an event for those who enjoy the intersection of music, food, fashion, and art.
Our brand resonates with the global Black diaspora, and we’ve received significant support from the United States, the United Kingdom, the Caribbean and neighboring African countries. Our attendees are largely upwardly mobile, tech-forward Gen Z and millennial consumers who are committed to the culture and represent over 40 countries across the globe.
About 45% of our audience attends the Festival from North America, 13% from Europe and Asia and about 12% come from African countries outside of Ghana and South Africa.
Can you tell us more about the Rising Star Challenge?
Our annual ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is one of our flagship competitions for unsigned and emerging artists in Africa.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Who is AfroFuture’s target audience, and where are they from geographically?
AfroFuture is a global platform that invites people from all over the world, and is an event for those who enjoy the intersection of music, food, fashion, and art.
Our brand resonates with the global Black diaspora, and we’ve received significant support from the United States, the United Kingdom, the Caribbean and neighboring African countries. Our attendees are largely upwardly mobile, tech-forward Gen Z and millennial consumers who are committed to the culture and represent over 40 countries across the globe.
About 45% of our audience attends the Festival from North America, 13% from Europe and Asia and about 12% come from African countries outside of Ghana and South Africa.
Can you tell us more about the Rising Star Challenge?
Our annual ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is one of our flagship competitions for unsigned and emerging artists in Africa. The ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is our way of supporting live music not only in Ghana, but throughout Africa.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
AfroFuture is a global platform that invites people from all over the world, and is an event for those who enjoy the intersection of music, food, fashion, and art.
Our brand resonates with the global Black diaspora, and we’ve received significant support from the United States, the United Kingdom, the Caribbean and neighboring African countries. Our attendees are largely upwardly mobile, tech-forward Gen Z and millennial consumers who are committed to the culture and represent over 40 countries across the globe.
About 45% of our audience attends the Festival from North America, 13% from Europe and Asia and about 12% come from African countries outside of Ghana and South Africa.
Can you tell us more about the Rising Star Challenge?
Our annual ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is one of our flagship competitions for unsigned and emerging artists in Africa. The ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is our way of supporting live music not only in Ghana, but throughout Africa. To enter into the contest, artists upload an original song to Audiomack and create an Instagram Reel that includes an introduction about the artist, their approach to music and the music-making process, and what they want their potential audience to know about their style of music.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Our attendees are largely upwardly mobile, tech-forward Gen Z and millennial consumers who are committed to the culture and represent over 40 countries across the globe.
About 45% of our audience attends the Festival from North America, 13% from Europe and Asia and about 12% come from African countries outside of Ghana and South Africa.
Can you tell us more about the Rising Star Challenge?
Our annual ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is one of our flagship competitions for unsigned and emerging artists in Africa. The ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is our way of supporting live music not only in Ghana, but throughout Africa. To enter into the contest, artists upload an original song to Audiomack and create an Instagram Reel that includes an introduction about the artist, their approach to music and the music-making process, and what they want their potential audience to know about their style of music.
As an exciting lead-up to the festival, 10 musicians are chosen from a shortlist of 25 unsigned and emerging artists.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
About 45% of our audience attends the Festival from North America, 13% from Europe and Asia and about 12% come from African countries outside of Ghana and South Africa.
Can you tell us more about the Rising Star Challenge?
Our annual ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is one of our flagship competitions for unsigned and emerging artists in Africa. The ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is our way of supporting live music not only in Ghana, but throughout Africa. To enter into the contest, artists upload an original song to Audiomack and create an Instagram Reel that includes an introduction about the artist, their approach to music and the music-making process, and what they want their potential audience to know about their style of music.
As an exciting lead-up to the festival, 10 musicians are chosen from a shortlist of 25 unsigned and emerging artists. From there, five finalists are chosen to perform on AfroFuture’s Rising Star Stage alongside the festival’s headliners.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
About 45% of our audience attends the Festival from North America, 13% from Europe and Asia and about 12% come from African countries outside of Ghana and South Africa.
Can you tell us more about the Rising Star Challenge?
Our annual ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is one of our flagship competitions for unsigned and emerging artists in Africa. The ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is our way of supporting live music not only in Ghana, but throughout Africa. To enter into the contest, artists upload an original song to Audiomack and create an Instagram Reel that includes an introduction about the artist, their approach to music and the music-making process, and what they want their potential audience to know about their style of music.
As an exciting lead-up to the festival, 10 musicians are chosen from a shortlist of 25 unsigned and emerging artists. From there, five finalists are chosen to perform on AfroFuture’s Rising Star Stage alongside the festival’s headliners.
“Our annual ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is one of our flagship competitions for unsigned and emerging artists in Africa.”
For the grand finale, one artist from the “Rising Star Challenge” is selected for the ultimate prize – an exclusive recording agreement with Sony Music Africa for a single release.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
The ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is our way of supporting live music not only in Ghana, but throughout Africa. To enter into the contest, artists upload an original song to Audiomack and create an Instagram Reel that includes an introduction about the artist, their approach to music and the music-making process, and what they want their potential audience to know about their style of music.
As an exciting lead-up to the festival, 10 musicians are chosen from a shortlist of 25 unsigned and emerging artists. From there, five finalists are chosen to perform on AfroFuture’s Rising Star Stage alongside the festival’s headliners.
“Our annual ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is one of our flagship competitions for unsigned and emerging artists in Africa.”
For the grand finale, one artist from the “Rising Star Challenge” is selected for the ultimate prize – an exclusive recording agreement with Sony Music Africa for a single release. In addition, winners receive global distribution for their new single, marketing support such as a music video and more, free access to AfroFuture’s recording studio and mentoring and training from industry executives and leading musicians and producers.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
As an exciting lead-up to the festival, 10 musicians are chosen from a shortlist of 25 unsigned and emerging artists. From there, five finalists are chosen to perform on AfroFuture’s Rising Star Stage alongside the festival’s headliners.
“Our annual ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is one of our flagship competitions for unsigned and emerging artists in Africa.”
For the grand finale, one artist from the “Rising Star Challenge” is selected for the ultimate prize – an exclusive recording agreement with Sony Music Africa for a single release. In addition, winners receive global distribution for their new single, marketing support such as a music video and more, free access to AfroFuture’s recording studio and mentoring and training from industry executives and leading musicians and producers.
In 2022, we took things up a notch by introducing an expansion to the “Rising Star Challenge” with the addition of the “Rising Star DJ Challenge,” a call for DJs from across the diaspora to share their talents with our audience and to have the chance to grace the stage at our AfroFuture festival.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
From there, five finalists are chosen to perform on AfroFuture’s Rising Star Stage alongside the festival’s headliners.
“Our annual ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is one of our flagship competitions for unsigned and emerging artists in Africa.”
For the grand finale, one artist from the “Rising Star Challenge” is selected for the ultimate prize – an exclusive recording agreement with Sony Music Africa for a single release. In addition, winners receive global distribution for their new single, marketing support such as a music video and more, free access to AfroFuture’s recording studio and mentoring and training from industry executives and leading musicians and producers.
In 2022, we took things up a notch by introducing an expansion to the “Rising Star Challenge” with the addition of the “Rising Star DJ Challenge,” a call for DJs from across the diaspora to share their talents with our audience and to have the chance to grace the stage at our AfroFuture festival.
In partnership with TuneCore, this initiative was created in an effort to amplify the next generation of African superstars and to find the next breakout DJ from the continent.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
“Our annual ‘Rising Star Challenge’ is one of our flagship competitions for unsigned and emerging artists in Africa.”
For the grand finale, one artist from the “Rising Star Challenge” is selected for the ultimate prize – an exclusive recording agreement with Sony Music Africa for a single release. In addition, winners receive global distribution for their new single, marketing support such as a music video and more, free access to AfroFuture’s recording studio and mentoring and training from industry executives and leading musicians and producers.
In 2022, we took things up a notch by introducing an expansion to the “Rising Star Challenge” with the addition of the “Rising Star DJ Challenge,” a call for DJs from across the diaspora to share their talents with our audience and to have the chance to grace the stage at our AfroFuture festival.
In partnership with TuneCore, this initiative was created in an effort to amplify the next generation of African superstars and to find the next breakout DJ from the continent.
To roll out the contest, the top ten entries were selected by a panel of industry experts composed of TuneCore executives and AfroFuture DJs.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
In addition, winners receive global distribution for their new single, marketing support such as a music video and more, free access to AfroFuture’s recording studio and mentoring and training from industry executives and leading musicians and producers.
In 2022, we took things up a notch by introducing an expansion to the “Rising Star Challenge” with the addition of the “Rising Star DJ Challenge,” a call for DJs from across the diaspora to share their talents with our audience and to have the chance to grace the stage at our AfroFuture festival.
In partnership with TuneCore, this initiative was created in an effort to amplify the next generation of African superstars and to find the next breakout DJ from the continent.
To roll out the contest, the top ten entries were selected by a panel of industry experts composed of TuneCore executives and AfroFuture DJs. Once announced, fans across the world voted on social media to narrow the group down to three DJs.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
In addition, winners receive global distribution for their new single, marketing support such as a music video and more, free access to AfroFuture’s recording studio and mentoring and training from industry executives and leading musicians and producers.
In 2022, we took things up a notch by introducing an expansion to the “Rising Star Challenge” with the addition of the “Rising Star DJ Challenge,” a call for DJs from across the diaspora to share their talents with our audience and to have the chance to grace the stage at our AfroFuture festival.
In partnership with TuneCore, this initiative was created in an effort to amplify the next generation of African superstars and to find the next breakout DJ from the continent.
To roll out the contest, the top ten entries were selected by a panel of industry experts composed of TuneCore executives and AfroFuture DJs. Once announced, fans across the world voted on social media to narrow the group down to three DJs. From there, the top three finalists battled it out at the AfroFuture Music Museum in Accra, Ghana on December 27 and the contest winner performed at AfroFuture 2022 and walked away with a cash prize.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
In 2022, we took things up a notch by introducing an expansion to the “Rising Star Challenge” with the addition of the “Rising Star DJ Challenge,” a call for DJs from across the diaspora to share their talents with our audience and to have the chance to grace the stage at our AfroFuture festival.
In partnership with TuneCore, this initiative was created in an effort to amplify the next generation of African superstars and to find the next breakout DJ from the continent.
To roll out the contest, the top ten entries were selected by a panel of industry experts composed of TuneCore executives and AfroFuture DJs. Once announced, fans across the world voted on social media to narrow the group down to three DJs. From there, the top three finalists battled it out at the AfroFuture Music Museum in Accra, Ghana on December 27 and the contest winner performed at AfroFuture 2022 and walked away with a cash prize.
Tell us about the impact that Afrofuture has had on the country’s local tourism industry…
The local impact of AfroFuture is significant.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
In partnership with TuneCore, this initiative was created in an effort to amplify the next generation of African superstars and to find the next breakout DJ from the continent.
To roll out the contest, the top ten entries were selected by a panel of industry experts composed of TuneCore executives and AfroFuture DJs. Once announced, fans across the world voted on social media to narrow the group down to three DJs. From there, the top three finalists battled it out at the AfroFuture Music Museum in Accra, Ghana on December 27 and the contest winner performed at AfroFuture 2022 and walked away with a cash prize.
Tell us about the impact that Afrofuture has had on the country’s local tourism industry…
The local impact of AfroFuture is significant. Every year, we make an effort to employ Ghanians to aid our festival and surrounding activities to support the local community.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
In partnership with TuneCore, this initiative was created in an effort to amplify the next generation of African superstars and to find the next breakout DJ from the continent.
To roll out the contest, the top ten entries were selected by a panel of industry experts composed of TuneCore executives and AfroFuture DJs. Once announced, fans across the world voted on social media to narrow the group down to three DJs. From there, the top three finalists battled it out at the AfroFuture Music Museum in Accra, Ghana on December 27 and the contest winner performed at AfroFuture 2022 and walked away with a cash prize.
Tell us about the impact that Afrofuture has had on the country’s local tourism industry…
The local impact of AfroFuture is significant. Every year, we make an effort to employ Ghanians to aid our festival and surrounding activities to support the local community.
In 2019 alone, AfroFuture helped bring in $2.1 billion in tourism revenue for “Year of Return” and the festival is expected to generate approximately 16% of the country’s tourism [this year].
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
To roll out the contest, the top ten entries were selected by a panel of industry experts composed of TuneCore executives and AfroFuture DJs. Once announced, fans across the world voted on social media to narrow the group down to three DJs. From there, the top three finalists battled it out at the AfroFuture Music Museum in Accra, Ghana on December 27 and the contest winner performed at AfroFuture 2022 and walked away with a cash prize.
Tell us about the impact that Afrofuture has had on the country’s local tourism industry…
The local impact of AfroFuture is significant. Every year, we make an effort to employ Ghanians to aid our festival and surrounding activities to support the local community.
In 2019 alone, AfroFuture helped bring in $2.1 billion in tourism revenue for “Year of Return” and the festival is expected to generate approximately 16% of the country’s tourism [this year].
Most international visitors associate Ghana with our festival and every year, we try to make a more sustainable impact on the country to ensure that opportunities continue to exist outside of December [when the event takes place].
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
From there, the top three finalists battled it out at the AfroFuture Music Museum in Accra, Ghana on December 27 and the contest winner performed at AfroFuture 2022 and walked away with a cash prize.
Tell us about the impact that Afrofuture has had on the country’s local tourism industry…
The local impact of AfroFuture is significant. Every year, we make an effort to employ Ghanians to aid our festival and surrounding activities to support the local community.
In 2019 alone, AfroFuture helped bring in $2.1 billion in tourism revenue for “Year of Return” and the festival is expected to generate approximately 16% of the country’s tourism [this year].
Most international visitors associate Ghana with our festival and every year, we try to make a more sustainable impact on the country to ensure that opportunities continue to exist outside of December [when the event takes place].
As a result of our incredible impact on Ghana and the African continent, myself and [AfroFuture’s] co-founders were named Goodwill Ambassador of Tourism to Ghana to help promote the country’s tourism globally.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Tell us about the impact that Afrofuture has had on the country’s local tourism industry…
The local impact of AfroFuture is significant. Every year, we make an effort to employ Ghanians to aid our festival and surrounding activities to support the local community.
In 2019 alone, AfroFuture helped bring in $2.1 billion in tourism revenue for “Year of Return” and the festival is expected to generate approximately 16% of the country’s tourism [this year].
Most international visitors associate Ghana with our festival and every year, we try to make a more sustainable impact on the country to ensure that opportunities continue to exist outside of December [when the event takes place].
As a result of our incredible impact on Ghana and the African continent, myself and [AfroFuture’s] co-founders were named Goodwill Ambassador of Tourism to Ghana to help promote the country’s tourism globally.
As one of the flagship events hosted in Ghana, we had the exciting challenge of bringing 20,000 visitors to the country and establishing Ghana as the premier destination for all travelers worldwide.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Every year, we make an effort to employ Ghanians to aid our festival and surrounding activities to support the local community.
In 2019 alone, AfroFuture helped bring in $2.1 billion in tourism revenue for “Year of Return” and the festival is expected to generate approximately 16% of the country’s tourism [this year].
Most international visitors associate Ghana with our festival and every year, we try to make a more sustainable impact on the country to ensure that opportunities continue to exist outside of December [when the event takes place].
As a result of our incredible impact on Ghana and the African continent, myself and [AfroFuture’s] co-founders were named Goodwill Ambassador of Tourism to Ghana to help promote the country’s tourism globally.
As one of the flagship events hosted in Ghana, we had the exciting challenge of bringing 20,000 visitors to the country and establishing Ghana as the premier destination for all travelers worldwide.
What are your ambitions for AfroFuture over the coming years?
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
In 2019 alone, AfroFuture helped bring in $2.1 billion in tourism revenue for “Year of Return” and the festival is expected to generate approximately 16% of the country’s tourism [this year].
Most international visitors associate Ghana with our festival and every year, we try to make a more sustainable impact on the country to ensure that opportunities continue to exist outside of December [when the event takes place].
As a result of our incredible impact on Ghana and the African continent, myself and [AfroFuture’s] co-founders were named Goodwill Ambassador of Tourism to Ghana to help promote the country’s tourism globally.
As one of the flagship events hosted in Ghana, we had the exciting challenge of bringing 20,000 visitors to the country and establishing Ghana as the premier destination for all travelers worldwide.
What are your ambitions for AfroFuture over the coming years?
We’re seeking to continue to strengthen our narrative within our primary pillars of food, art, fashion, and music as well as striving towards a united diaspora.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Most international visitors associate Ghana with our festival and every year, we try to make a more sustainable impact on the country to ensure that opportunities continue to exist outside of December [when the event takes place].
As a result of our incredible impact on Ghana and the African continent, myself and [AfroFuture’s] co-founders were named Goodwill Ambassador of Tourism to Ghana to help promote the country’s tourism globally.
As one of the flagship events hosted in Ghana, we had the exciting challenge of bringing 20,000 visitors to the country and establishing Ghana as the premier destination for all travelers worldwide.
What are your ambitions for AfroFuture over the coming years?
We’re seeking to continue to strengthen our narrative within our primary pillars of food, art, fashion, and music as well as striving towards a united diaspora. Our future is bright and is currently manifesting itself through our extended global activities like ‘Road to AfroFuture.’
As we previously shared, in 2022, we launched our ‘Road to AfroFuture’ experiential popup activation to catapult our brand into the Sub-Saharan market.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
As a result of our incredible impact on Ghana and the African continent, myself and [AfroFuture’s] co-founders were named Goodwill Ambassador of Tourism to Ghana to help promote the country’s tourism globally.
As one of the flagship events hosted in Ghana, we had the exciting challenge of bringing 20,000 visitors to the country and establishing Ghana as the premier destination for all travelers worldwide.
What are your ambitions for AfroFuture over the coming years?
We’re seeking to continue to strengthen our narrative within our primary pillars of food, art, fashion, and music as well as striving towards a united diaspora. Our future is bright and is currently manifesting itself through our extended global activities like ‘Road to AfroFuture.’
As we previously shared, in 2022, we launched our ‘Road to AfroFuture’ experiential popup activation to catapult our brand into the Sub-Saharan market. Since the launch of this initiative in 2022, we’ve had the opportunity to expand our presence to the UK, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, and France.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
As one of the flagship events hosted in Ghana, we had the exciting challenge of bringing 20,000 visitors to the country and establishing Ghana as the premier destination for all travelers worldwide.
What are your ambitions for AfroFuture over the coming years?
We’re seeking to continue to strengthen our narrative within our primary pillars of food, art, fashion, and music as well as striving towards a united diaspora. Our future is bright and is currently manifesting itself through our extended global activities like ‘Road to AfroFuture.’
As we previously shared, in 2022, we launched our ‘Road to AfroFuture’ experiential popup activation to catapult our brand into the Sub-Saharan market. Since the launch of this initiative in 2022, we’ve had the opportunity to expand our presence to the UK, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, and France.
As we continue to gain momentum and garner more popularity around our “Road to Afrofuture” events, we’ll aim to explore additional locations and expand our reach to more diverse markets.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
What are your ambitions for AfroFuture over the coming years?
We’re seeking to continue to strengthen our narrative within our primary pillars of food, art, fashion, and music as well as striving towards a united diaspora. Our future is bright and is currently manifesting itself through our extended global activities like ‘Road to AfroFuture.’
As we previously shared, in 2022, we launched our ‘Road to AfroFuture’ experiential popup activation to catapult our brand into the Sub-Saharan market. Since the launch of this initiative in 2022, we’ve had the opportunity to expand our presence to the UK, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, and France.
As we continue to gain momentum and garner more popularity around our “Road to Afrofuture” events, we’ll aim to explore additional locations and expand our reach to more diverse markets.
What is the AfroFuture Foundation?
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
What are your ambitions for AfroFuture over the coming years?
We’re seeking to continue to strengthen our narrative within our primary pillars of food, art, fashion, and music as well as striving towards a united diaspora. Our future is bright and is currently manifesting itself through our extended global activities like ‘Road to AfroFuture.’
As we previously shared, in 2022, we launched our ‘Road to AfroFuture’ experiential popup activation to catapult our brand into the Sub-Saharan market. Since the launch of this initiative in 2022, we’ve had the opportunity to expand our presence to the UK, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, and France.
As we continue to gain momentum and garner more popularity around our “Road to Afrofuture” events, we’ll aim to explore additional locations and expand our reach to more diverse markets.
What is the AfroFuture Foundation?
The AfroFuture Foundation is a program we established to give back to the local Ghanaian community in a long-term and meaningful way.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
We’re seeking to continue to strengthen our narrative within our primary pillars of food, art, fashion, and music as well as striving towards a united diaspora. Our future is bright and is currently manifesting itself through our extended global activities like ‘Road to AfroFuture.’
As we previously shared, in 2022, we launched our ‘Road to AfroFuture’ experiential popup activation to catapult our brand into the Sub-Saharan market. Since the launch of this initiative in 2022, we’ve had the opportunity to expand our presence to the UK, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, and France.
As we continue to gain momentum and garner more popularity around our “Road to Afrofuture” events, we’ll aim to explore additional locations and expand our reach to more diverse markets.
What is the AfroFuture Foundation?
The AfroFuture Foundation is a program we established to give back to the local Ghanaian community in a long-term and meaningful way. Through our philanthropy efforts, we’re able to connect with local groups and international charities to educate and feed students and families in Accra.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Our future is bright and is currently manifesting itself through our extended global activities like ‘Road to AfroFuture.’
As we previously shared, in 2022, we launched our ‘Road to AfroFuture’ experiential popup activation to catapult our brand into the Sub-Saharan market. Since the launch of this initiative in 2022, we’ve had the opportunity to expand our presence to the UK, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, and France.
As we continue to gain momentum and garner more popularity around our “Road to Afrofuture” events, we’ll aim to explore additional locations and expand our reach to more diverse markets.
What is the AfroFuture Foundation?
The AfroFuture Foundation is a program we established to give back to the local Ghanaian community in a long-term and meaningful way. Through our philanthropy efforts, we’re able to connect with local groups and international charities to educate and feed students and families in Accra. Our foundation goals are strategically aligned with the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
Since the launch of this initiative in 2022, we’ve had the opportunity to expand our presence to the UK, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, and France.
As we continue to gain momentum and garner more popularity around our “Road to Afrofuture” events, we’ll aim to explore additional locations and expand our reach to more diverse markets.
What is the AfroFuture Foundation?
The AfroFuture Foundation is a program we established to give back to the local Ghanaian community in a long-term and meaningful way. Through our philanthropy efforts, we’re able to connect with local groups and international charities to educate and feed students and families in Accra. Our foundation goals are strategically aligned with the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals.
In 2017, we had the opportunity to collaborate with local schools within Madina Zongo, Greater Accra, and Kumasi Ashanti Region, to provide $5,000 in school supplies (notebooks, pads, pencils, pens, erasers, textbooks) and bookbags.
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‘AfroFuture’s vision is to bring African art, cuisine, fashion, and music to a global audience.’
As we continue to gain momentum and garner more popularity around our “Road to Afrofuture” events, we’ll aim to explore additional locations and expand our reach to more diverse markets.
What is the AfroFuture Foundation?
The AfroFuture Foundation is a program we established to give back to the local Ghanaian community in a long-term and meaningful way. Through our philanthropy efforts, we’re able to connect with local groups and international charities to educate and feed students and families in Accra. Our foundation goals are strategically aligned with the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals.
In 2017, we had the opportunity to collaborate with local schools within Madina Zongo, Greater Accra, and Kumasi Ashanti Region, to provide $5,000 in school supplies (notebooks, pads, pencils, pens, erasers, textbooks) and bookbags. This initiative was our initial commitment to the 4th sustainable development goal of quality education.
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