AfriqueFest: Pan-African Musical Experience — World Cup Edition is set to take over Noto Houston on Sunday, June 28, bringing together East, South, and West African sounds in one immersive celebration of music, culture, and connection. Presented by Experience Noir and Bolanle Media, the event is designed as a cinematic night for the culture, blending global energy with Houston nightlife in a way that feels elevated, intentional, and deeply rooted in African creativity.

Spotlight on DJ Shinski

At the heart of this year’s experience is DJ Shinski. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya and now based in Houston, DJ Shinski has built an international name off high-energy sets that move effortlessly across Afrobeats, Amapiano, hip‑hop, dancehall, reggae, and electronic sounds. He has also become Africa’s most‑subscribed DJ on YouTube, crossing the 2‑million‑subscriber mark and turning his mixes into a global destination for music lovers.

DJ Shinski’s style is precise but unpredictable: one moment it’s classic Afrobeats, the next it’s East African anthems, then a run of throwback hip‑hop or R&B that still feels fresh. That ability to read a room and connect multiple worlds in a single set is exactly why AfriqueFest is building so much of the night’s energy around him.

At AfriqueFest, DJ Shinski helps drive the Safari Grooves segment, representing East and Central Africa from 4 PM to 6 PM. Expect a journey that moves from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Addis, and beyond, all filtered through his signature “vibes on vibes” approach behind the decks.

DJ Tunez and the rest of the night

Supporting that energy, DJ Tunez leads the Gold Coast Beats chapter from 8 PM to 10 PM, bringing his own Nigerian‑American Afrobeats pedigree to the stage. Together with the Diamond Rhythms segment (South) and a curated roster of DJs, the night stretches across the continent in three distinct musical chapters, all connected by a single dance floor.

Hosted by @chris_gone_crazy, @kingdrewwskyy, @roselynomaka, and @samsnewleaf, AfriqueFest is positioned as more than a party—it’s a celebration of sound, style, and Pan‑African identity in Houston, with DJ Shinski anchoring the experience from the moment doors open.

Brought to you by Bolanle Media & Experience Noir

Brought to you by Bolanle Media and Experience Noir, this World Cup edition of AfriqueFest is crafted as a night where global DJs, storytellers, and music lovers collide and create a shared cultural memory. With DJ Shinski front and center—and DJ Tunez helping close the night—guests can expect a show that reflects both the future of African nightlife and the power of the diaspora to create unforgettable live moments.

If you want to experience DJ Shinski live at AfriqueFest, now is the time to lock in your spot. Purchase your tickets now at AfriqueFest.com and get ready for a night of music, movement, and culture at Noto Houston.

It’s official: Ryan Coogler’s Oscar-winning vampire musical Sinners is becoming an attraction at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood and Orlando. If you saw the film and felt the Mississippi Delta close in around you, get ready to walk straight into it.

As part of the event’s 35th anniversary season, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort have partnered with Proximity Media to transform Coogler’s original vampire tale into an immersive haunted house experience beginning Aug. 28 in Orlando and Sept. 3 in Los Angeles. Set in 1930s Mississippi Delta, guests will return to twin brothers Smoke and Stack’s hometown, arriving at the juke joint they plan to open for the community.

That juke joint is where the terror begins.

The attraction will transport guests back to Club Juke, where nothing is as it seems when red-eyed vampires Remmick, Bert and Joan appear with their insatiable hunger.

As they attempt to evade the vampires at every turn, fans will encounter favorite characters lifted straight from the film, including Sammie, Mary, Annie, Pearline, and Cornbread.

Why this matters beyond the scares

Sinners wasn’t just a hit — it was a cultural moment.

A 16-time Oscar-nominated, $370M-grossing film that basically reinvented the vampire genre.

Seeing a Black-led, music-soaked, Delta-rooted horror story given the full Halloween Horror Nights treatment is a milestone for the kind of storytelling that doesn’t always get this stage.

The creators feel the weight of it too:

“Partnering with Halloween Horror Nights gives fans the chance to step even deeper into the world of the film — to feel the music, the atmosphere, and the tension all around them.”

— Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler & Sev Ohanian, Proximity Media

Universal isn’t treating this as just another licensed house, either. Mike Aiello, Senior Director of Entertainment Creative Development at Universal Orlando Resort, said the moment Sinners premiered, they knew it was an undeniable fit — noting it’s rare for a film to fully satisfy hardcore horror fans while also inviting new audiences into the genre.

The details you need

Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights will run for a record 42 nights this year, while Universal Orlando’s event returns for its milestone 35th year, running select nights from August 28 through November 1 with 10 all-new haunted houses, live entertainment, scare zones, and a few promised surprises. Fans can already grab limited-edition shirts, hats, and an acrylic collectible figure inspired by the haunted house at both parks and online.

The takeaway: one of the year’s defining films is now a fully immersive nightmare you can step inside.

Survive until sunrise — if you can.

Presented by ExperienceNoir and Bolanle Media

Houston, clear your calendar. Afrobeats global icon DJ Tunez is bringing the heat to AfriqueFest World Cup — one electric night where the entire continent shows up to play. We’re talking four regions of Africa, a stacked lineup of DJs, and a packed dancefloor at NOTO Houston that doesn’t quit until the after parties at Azura Lounge and Reset Rooftop take it into the early hours.

This is the African celebration Houston has been waiting for. Co-presented by ExperienceNoir and Bolanle Media — the fast-rising Houston media company behind the event’s coverage — with the full night captured across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, so even if you can’t be in the room, the party finds you. But trust us: you’ll want to be in the room.

This isn’t just a show. It’s the regions of Africa — East, South, West, and Central — united under one roof for a single, unforgettable night.

The Headliner: DJ Tunez

If you know Afrobeats, you know DJ Tunez. With over 1 million Instagram followers and 1.7 million on X, he’s one of the most recognizable names in the global Afrobeats movement. At AfriqueFest, he closes the night with the West African Experience headline set from 9–10PM — the peak moment, in front of a packed 1,500-capacity crowd.

When DJ Tunez takes over, it’s the biggest moment of the evening. And the energy doesn’t stop there — he carries straight into an exclusive after party.

Four Regions, One Night

AfriqueFest World Cup is built around the sounds of the continent, with four regional experiences bringing East, South, West, and Central Africa to life. Here’s the confirmed lineup:

• 4–5PM — DJ Modelo & EJ Billy (Central African Experience)
• 5–6PM — DJ Shinski (East African Experience)
• 6–7PM — Kairos B2B Francis B (Southern African Experience)
• 7–8PM — DJ Khulumars (Southern African Experience)
• 8–9PM — Teemoney / Towii and Flow Izzy (live performance) (West African Experience)
• 9–10PM — DJ Tunez (West African Experience · headline)

Hosting the night: Roselyn Omaka.

It’s a journey across African music, all in one venue, all in one night.

The Venues

The celebration runs across three Houston spaces, with 2,200 total capacity:

• NOTO Houston — the main stage · 1,500 capacity · 3215 McKinney St, Houston TX 77003
• Azura Lounge — “From Nairobi to Jozi” after party · 350 capacity · 8PM–2AM
• Reset Rooftop — the DJ Tunez after party · 350 capacity · 10PM–2AM

The Reset Rooftop after party is the place to be once DJ Tunez wraps his headline set — a curated, premium rooftop close-out to the night.

The Place to Be in Houston

Let’s be real — you want to be in the building for this one. AfriqueFest World Cup puts some of the top African DJs and biggest influencers in the culture all under one roof, and the energy in the room is the whole point. Picture it: DJ Tunez commanding the NOTO main stage, a packed 1,500-deep crowd moving as one, and the kind of names that don’t share a city often, let alone a single night.

The party doesn’t stop when the main stage does. Two after parties keep the night rolling, hosted by two of Houston’s biggest creators:

• Chris Gone Crazy (5M+ combined following) takes over Azura Lounge
• King Drewwskyy of Wowo Boyz brings the DJ Tunez after party to Reset Rooftop

Three venues, a full night of African music, and the top DJs and influencers in the building — when this many heavy hitters are in one place, you want to say you were there. Bolanle Media captures it all across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, but nothing beats living it in real life.

A Celebration of African Culture

AfriqueFest World Cup is more than a concert — it’s a premium cultural festival uniting East, South, West, and Central Africa under one banner. Expect a full vendor market at NOTO featuring African fashion, jewelry, beauty, art, and cuisine, plus curated lifestyle and food vendors at both after parties.

It’s culture, community, and the best of Afrobeats — all in one night.

The Details

• What: AfriqueFest World Cup featuring DJ Tunez
• Where: NOTO Houston (3215 McKinney St, Houston TX 77003), with after parties at Azura Lounge and Reset Rooftop
• When: Doors at 4PM · DJ Tunez headlines 9–10PM · After parties until 2AM
• Hosted by: Roselyn Omaka
• Live coverage: Instagram, YouTube & TikTok via Bolanle Media — across all venues
• Ages: 18+
• Presented by: ExperienceNoir × Bolanle Media

AfriqueFest World Cup is an ExperienceNoir × Bolanle Media event. After parties at Azura Lounge (“From Nairobi to Jozi”), streamed live by Chris Gone Crazy, and Reset Rooftop, streamed live by King Drewwskyy of Wowo Boyz. Follow @experiencenoir and @bolanlemedia for tickets and announcements.