Nigerian superstars Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake will headline the 2026 edition of the Afro Nation festival in Portugal, organisers announced on Thursday.
The three-day event will take place from July 3 to July 5 at Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão. The lineup, revealed in a post on social media platform X, features a mix of Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall, and amapiano stars.
“PHASE 3 IS HERE. Legacy energy meets Afro Nation debuts. This is the sound of a summer taking shape,” the organisers wrote.
Burna Boy will headline the opening night on July 3, performing alongside South African singer Tyla. Asake will take the stage on July 4, and the festival will close on July 5 with a headline performance by Wizkid.
Special guests include American R&B singer Kehlani and rapper Gunna. Other Nigerian artists on the bill are Olamide, Young Jonn, Darkoo, Wande Coal, and Mavo.
Early access ticket sales are scheduled to begin on Thursday, February 5, at 10 AM GMT.
Afro Nation is an annual festival celebrating African music and culture across the diaspora and is considered one of the world’s largest music events. The 2025 edition featured headliners such as Burna Boy and Davido.
