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11 August 2025
DJ Maphorisa Brings Amapiano Heat as Mainland Block Party Returns to NYC
The Lagos-born street party collective joins forces with the South African hitmaker for round two of its U.S. takeover.
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29 July 2025
NYC Turned Up for the 2025 Mainland Block Party — Here’s What You Missed
Over the weekend, Mainland Block Party and OkayAfrica hosted one of the most unforgettable Afrobeats parties NYC has seen in 2025. In this recap, we take you into that colorful showcase of African music in the ever-growing diasporan community.
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25 July 2025
How Mainland Block Party Is Taking Afrobeats Global
Seven years into their first event, the organizers of Mainland Block Party are pushing their Afrobeats vibes into the world. Ahead of their forthcoming New York festival in collaboration with OkayAfrica, they discuss the roots of the organization and where they’re headed.
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04 July 2025
ODUMODUBLVCK Will Headline Mainland Block Party Summer Event in New York
Fresh off his successful university tour across Nigeria, the rap artist behind the hit song "Declan Rice" brings his energy to New York on July 26.
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