Afrodisiac’s First Night in Full Force

Photos by Alex Del Cueto

Afrodisiac is a Purchase Annual two-day event that embraces and promotes Black and students of color. This year, Afrodisiac was organized by Co-chairs Misa-Love Smith and Luxx. 

The crowd of students danced to the music in The Stood.

Night one occurred on Friday, April 10 and consisted of student, alumni and celebrity performers. With performances by Dj Yaya, Naori, JJay, Tristan Keane-Negri, Joshtinia, Gemini, Lola Deville, Le’asha and Maiya the Don, students enjoyed a variety of performances, including rapping, singing and dancing.

The night was hosted by Smith’s father, Carlton Jumel Smith, who brought up students in between acts to showcase talent and the audience and keep the energy high.

DJ Yaya played music for the party that was held prior to the live performances.

JJay ended his performance dressed as an astronaut and fighting with an alien.

Memlodanny gave a teaser of his performance in between acts.

Tristan Keane-Negri rapped original songs and announced he has a new song coming out.

Confetti shot out as Joshtinia hit a climatic high note in the middle of her “Tina’s Cookout” performance.

Carlton Jumel Smith emceed as Misa-Love Smith swept confetti off the stage.

Geminii rapped dressed inspired by the tethered from the movie ”US.”

Lola Deville went up close to the audience at the beginning of her number.

Backup dancers joined Deville as she continued her Beyoncé medley.

Deville and all of her backup dancers posed for the grand finale of her headlining performance.

Alumni headliner Le’asha shouted out the students she teaches in the acting conservatory.

The students of the acting conservatory posed with Le’asha after her performance ended.

Maiya the Don rapped her hit song, “TEN” bringing up the energy at the end of the night.

Maiya The Don saying bye to the audience when her set ended bring the night to a close.

Night two is on Saturday, April 11 and will feature more student performances and be headlined by Kyle Richh and Jenn Carter.