SOST in NC - Dreamville AfterParty

SOST in NC - Dreamville AfterParty

Come join us for the ultimate Dreamville AfterParty at Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar! SOST DC brings the vibes home to Raleigh for the final night of Dreamville Festival! Just steps away from Dorothea Dix Park, we’re transforming Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar into a soulful, high-energy afterparty that mirrors the signature experience of SOST in Washington, DC.

We’re closing out the final Dreamville weekend just 1 mile from the festival with a sound-driven, intentional experience across two rooms:

• The Main Room: Dance-forward, high energy, Afro-infused and rooted in R&B.

• The Lounge: A more intimate, relaxed space with private seating and a soulful blend of Amapiano, chill Afrobeats, and slow jams.

Musical Lineup:

Spinning across both rooms are some of the best from the East Coast and the Carolinas:

• DJ Grant (Raleigh): A hometown favorite known for blending hip hop, R&B, and club classics with ease.

• Brian Dawson (Durham): Powerhouse with deep North Carolina roots and a smooth, soulful edge.

• Lelynd Darkes (DC): From SOST’s home base, known for curating genre-bending sonic journeys from trap soul to house to Afrofusion.

• Tim Fields (NYC): A true selector with NYC lounge credibility—think rare edits, global rhythms, and thoughtful transitions.

• No Limit Larry (Charlotte): A crowd motivator and radio personality with party-rocking range, bringing the southern bounce and energy.

Whether you’re closing out the weekend with friends or discovering SOST for the first time, this is a space built for Black joy, diasporic connection, and community.

SOST means three in Amharic—representing our pillars: community, connection, and culture.

Nafkot means to miss—and trust us, this is one night you don’t want to miss.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar, 2109 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, United States