Nitefreak’s ‘Negra Soy’, a collaboration with Zapapaya and La Negra Hawkins on Afroholic Records, lands just as the Zimbabwean producer gears up for his headline performance at Amajoyo presents Afroholic ADE. Taking place on Friday, 23 October at Soulkitchen Amsterdam, the event is a highlight of Amsterdam Dance Event’s 30th anniversary celebrations. Since his 2009 debut, Nitefreak has carved out a unique space in Afro House and Afro-Progressive House, turning heads with his Gold-certified remix of Magic System’s ‘Premier Gaou’ alongside Francis Mercier. His journey has included creative partnerships with Francis Mercier, Black Coffee, RÜFÜS DU SOL, BLOND:ISH, and Amadou & Mariam, as well as releases on Spinnin’ Deep, Higher Ground, and Deep Root Records. Nitefreak’s tracks have found champions in Black Coffee, Diplo, Keinemusik, Bedouin, Solomun, Vintage Culture, Pete Tong, Gorgon City, and Nora En Pure, earning BBC Radio 1 airplay, millions of streams, Top 5 Beatport rankings, and prominent features on Spotify and Apple Music. As the visionary behind Afroholic Records, Nitefreak is dedicated to elevating authentic African electronic music and spotlighting the artists shaping its future.
‘Negra Soy’ pulses with Afro House energy and a strong sense of cultural identity. The synergy between Zapapaya, La Negra Hawkins, and Nitefreak creates a track that feels right at home in his discography, powered by rhythms that pay homage to African electronic roots. Crafted for dancefloors that crave genuine expression over imitation, the song boldly embodies Afroholic Records’ mission. 
Amajoyo, the Afro House, Afro Tech, and Melodic House brand and label founded by Dutch DJ and producer De La Noise, joins the celebration. Nitefreak will share the stage with De La Noise, Wilson Kentura, Thami The Unknown, Elson Soares, Randoree, and Marinus. This showcase delves into the vibrant interplay between African and European electronic music, with Afroholic Records’ freshest releases, including ‘Negra Soy‘, setting the tone for an unforgettable night.
Event Details
Amajoyo presents Afroholic ADE
Friday, 23 October 2026
Soulkitchen Amsterdam, Amstelstraat 30
23:30–05:00
Lineup: Nitefreak | De La Noise | Wilson Kentura | Thami The Unknown | Elson Soares | Randoree | Marinus
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