Solange, SZA, and Sampha Stole the Show at Afropunk Fest

Solange, SZA, and Sampha took the stage at Afropunk and delivered some masterful performances.

Solange Knowles performs at the 2017 Outside Lands Music And Arts Festival.
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Solange Knowles performs at the 2017 Outside Lands Music And Arts Festival.

Don't let the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards distract you from the fact that there were some amazing performances that went down at the Afropunk Festival in Brooklyn this weekend. On Saturday, Solange, SZA, and Sampha took the stage at Commodore Barry Park, and needless to say, those in attendance got their life. 

Solange blessed everyone with her performance, which had the same set design as her Panorama Festival set

Solange had #AfroPunk lit 🔥 pic.twitter.com/PVKOAGHsGT

Thank you @ Solange #afropunkbrooklyn pic.twitter.com/zM4siR0ZM7

— Amir (@epistemeee) August 27, 2017

Solange. Thank you sis. #afropunk pic.twitter.com/I6CNa0Yd5R

— tupac shakura 🌸 (@shakooks) August 27, 2017

Solange brought out Sampha tonight to perform 'Don't Touch My Hair' at Afropunk pic.twitter.com/qejtKI8mvY

— IS THERE A BUDGET? (@goldenpolaroid) August 27, 2017

Solange even brought out Sampha to perform "Don't Touch My Hair." 

Solange bringing Sampha back out for Don't Touch My Hair 🙏🏽❤️👑 pic.twitter.com/mXrkAS2DSA

— Oasis (@0asischild) August 28, 2017

Sampha - Reverse Faults @ AFROPUNK pic.twitter.com/XdxbxBD5Qt

— Vicuña Durag (@DiegoRobot7) August 27, 2017

As expected, Sampha tore it down when he performed earlier in the day.

It's not a fight, but here's Sampha in Brooklyn at sunset pic.twitter.com/wfEfTyfD1q

— Jack Tregoning (@JackTregoning) August 27, 2017

I must confess...I came to #AFROPUNK to see @sza. I am a fan. #AFROPUNK2017 pic.twitter.com/dWPTg3Sajz

— Amir Figueroa (@AmirMFigueroa) August 27, 2017

@sza went off several times at #AFROPUNK pic.twitter.com/R5uTtDeosl

— Google is free… (@legallyReckless) August 27, 2017

Great exit by @sza at @afropunk pic.twitter.com/4520FNj4n0

— Amy Rowe (@bathbinch) August 27, 2017

SZA is no stranger to the Afropunk stage. She looked like a seasoned veteran out there. 

Other notable performances include Anderson.Paak, Kaytranda, Thundercat, Jorja Smith, Kevin Abstract, and many others. Afropunk isn’t a slouch when it comes to curating line-ups, so do yourself a favor and make sure you go next year.

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