Afro-House Star AMÉMÉ Electrifies Amsterdam With “One Tribe” Event at Shelter

by Michael Ryan · Published March 13, 2024

In the heart of Amsterdam, Shelter, one of the city's most revered underground clubs, bore witness to an extraordinary musical journey led by the West African-born Afro-house innovator, AMÉMÉ. The night marked the inaugural Amsterdam edition of his event series, One Tribe, which had previously set London's iconic fabric ablaze with his visceral rhythms.

Shelter was transformed into a pulsating haven of Afro-house music, encapsulating the essence of the global collective. The event series, known for its commitment to music, art and fashion, showcased a lineup that included some of the genre's most dynamic artists: Bontan, Philou Louzolo, Nenahalena and of course the EDM.com Class of 2023 star AMÉMÉ. Together, they curated an unforgettable experience.

Originally conceived in the fall of 2017, One Tribe started as a curated event series before expanding into a record label, which became a cornerstone of Brooklyn's electronic music scene. Its ethos, bridging cultural gaps through the universal language of music, resonated deeply within the walls of Shelter, where attendees from diverse backgrounds came together, unified by rhythm and melody.

The event's success was not just a celebration of Afro-house, but also a testament to the power of community and creativity. Each beat dropped told a story, weaving narratives of ancestral wisdom into a tapestry of sound that served as a reminder of AMÉMÉ's core belief: that despite our differences, music has the power to unite us as one tribe.

Following the launch in London on February 2nd, the Amsterdam event set a high benchmark for the One Tribe series, with an upcoming date in New York eagerly anticipated by fans. The quarterly residency at Shelter promises more nights of curated programming, further exploring the sultry sounds of the Afro-house genre.

As One Tribe continues to evolve, expanding its reach and influence within the electronic music community, its mission remains unchanged. Under AMÉMÉ's leadership, the brand is not just a musical endeavor, but a movement in a world often divided.

As the night in Amsterdam proved, AMÉMÉ and his collective are painting a promising future for the global dance music community, reminding us that it's greater than the sum of its parts.