With their dancing shoes on, 500 guests also dressed to impress on October 15 at City View at Metreon during the Afropolitan Ball 2022: Look at Us gala, benefiting the Museum of the African Diaspora.

The festive soiree — enlivened by groundbreaking artists Sadie Barnette and Richard Mayhew in the house — starred a sizzling Fantastic Negrito set as well as delectable diaspora tastes created by Melons Catering & Events, samba dancers, and nonstop music with DJ LadyRyan, Bayonics and Ethio Jazz.