Published in 2022, A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats is the first book of its kind that chronicles the social and cultural development of the eponymous music genre, tracing its rich history from the African continent all the way to the musical centre of the Western world. Christian Adofo, a London-based prolific writer and culture curator, takes his debut book across the pond for an engaging and interactive conversation with culture journalist, Antoinette Isama. Join us as we weave a curation of records with Christian’s findings that explore how Afrobeats and its sub-genres have provided new articulations of Black identity and pride through its pioneers and cultural moments. Copies of A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats will be available for sale, with a book signing following the conversation. About Christian Adofo Christian Adofo is an established writer, cultural curator and author from North-East London via Ghana. His passion for writing looks at the intersection of heritage and identity in music and culture across the cultural landscape. With feature articles for Billboard, The Financial Times, Resident Advisor and more, Christian is an engaging and vibrant commentator acknowledging seminal figures and interviewing rising talents across the creative spectrum within the African diaspora over the last decade. Christian is also a resident DJ on Oroko Radio, Voices Radio and Refuge Worldwide. He recently curated a special evening celebrating West African music as part of No Signal’s takeover at Tate Britain in London with over 6,000 people in attendance. A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats is his debut book. About Antoinette Isama Antoinette Isama is a Brooklyn-based dynamic culture journalist, editor, copywriter, and producer. A first-generation Nigerian from Silver Spring, MD, her work documents the global impact of creativity from Africa and its diaspora. Antoinette’s bylines include ESSENCE, Teen Vogue, Al-Jazeera English, EBONY, Audiomack, The FADER, ZORA Mag, VIBE, BET, and Bandcamp. She’s provided on-air cultural commentary on WNYC and CGTN America, and has spoken at the SAID Institute, Yale University, University of Georgia, and Georgia Tech. Currently, Antoinette is the creative lead and co-founder of FourTwo Creative—a full-service, African women-led creative agency creating culturally relevant and authentic experiences for diverse audiences. She hosts ‘toast,’ a monthly radio show highlighting new and overlooked sounds from the continent and diaspora, on Half Moon Radio. Public Records aims to provide a safer space. We reject all forms of discrimination, including racism, misogyny, transphobia, homophobia, sexism, and other aggressive behavior. Consent is paramount. Please exist with respect for yourself and those around you. Anyone found in violation of our rules or safer space policy will be removed from the venue. To share feedback about an incident, please email hello@publicrecords.nyc or alert a member of our team. Tickets are available at the door based on capacity. A ticket does not guarantee entry. Admission into the venue is subject to capacity and the discretion of our staff. Presented by Public Records. This is a 21+ event.