Afrofuturism
aka Afro-Tech, Black Futurism
"The future is Black"
A cultural aesthetic combining African diaspora culture with technology and science fiction, featuring bold patterns, futuristic elements, and African-inspired design.
Atmosphere
The sensory world of Afrofuturism
Neon-lit African cities, ancestral tech, rhythmic coding, holographic dashikis, cosmic connection
Philosophy
African heritage meets limitless futures. Technology is ancestral. Black excellence is inevitable. The past and future are one.
Who Lives Here
The character archetypes that embody Afrofuturism
The Griot Hacker
The Ancestral Futurist
The Tech Shaman
The Space Traveler
What It Rejects
Afrofuturism exists in opposition to:
Cultural erasure
Eurocentric futurism
Monochrome futures
Colonized imagination
Daily Rituals
The practices and behaviors that define this way of living
Code-switching as power
Afro-tech meditation
Ancestral tech rituals
Community building
Origin
Rooted in 1970s literature and music, gaining mainstream fashion recognition through Black Panther (2018) and artists like Janelle Monáe and Solange.
Era
1970s-Present (Fashion peak: 2018-Present)
Regions
Lagos, Johannesburg, Brooklyn, London, Global
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Key Elements
Key Garments
- •African print fabrics
- •Metallic accents
- •Geometric jewelry
- •Tech-inspired accessories
- •Bold headwraps
- •Futuristic sunglasses
- •Statement jackets
Silhouettes
- •Bold
- •Sculptural
- •Dramatic
Color Palette
Rich African colors meet metallic futurism
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Accent Colors
Key Brands
Materials
Cultural Context
Celebration of African heritage while imagining technological futures. Resistance to erasure through speculative world-building and cultural pride.