The ideology behind Afro punk festivals is "No sexism, no racism." No ableism, no ageism. No homophobia, fatphobia, transphobia and no hatefulness." This type of ethos was typical in 2024, but in 2025, a political paradigm shift occurred in the United States, the impact of which is unknown for venues like Afropunk.
Afro-punk started as a music venue and transformed into an annual international platform for creative people who love the freedom to express their unique identities.
In 2024 Afropunk introduced a new movement titled."BLKTOPIA" its core principals are social change, Innovation, artistry, discovery and empowerment,

Afro punks embrace of Black identity is vital in today’s rapidly changing world, where history seems to repeat itself based on the recent rise in racism. Afropunk will always be synonymous with Black expression and a sanctuary for all people who wish to express themselves authentically. 

Gen Z recognizes the need to live in a world without racism. They accept the reality of climate change and they understand that multiculturalism is human nature evolving naturally.