23 September 2026
Afro Nation Portugal has today revealed their first wave of artists for 2027, with Davido, Rema and Fally Ipupa set to headline another major international line-up is set to land on Praia da Rocha beach from 9th-11th June 2027.
Also confirmed for the LIT Stage is Nigerian star Omah Lay, the artist who defined the introspective R&B fusion sound with hit songs like “soso” and “HOLY GHOST”, alongside UK R&B breakthrough Odeal, Jamaican dancehall stars Shenseea and Valiant, rising Nigerian star Victony, Bamby and Miimii KDS. The party will continue on the final night with the South Gidi commanding the LIT Stage afterparty. This collaborative live project made its live debut at Afro Nation this summer, and brings to life the legendary EP created by DJ Tunez and DJ Maphorisa, and featuring Wizkid and Mavo.
South African sounds once again have their own home on the beach with the return of the Piano People Stage, led by amapiano pioneer Kabza De Small and trailblazing duo TxC, with Dlala Thukzin joining as special guest bringing sought-after Gqom sounds. The first Piano People announcement also features 031Choppa, 2woBunnies, Benzo, Thatohatsi, UncoolMC, W4DE, Xduppy B2B Al Xapo, Young Stunna and Zee Nxumalo, continuing Afro Nation’s commitment to showcasing amapiano from its biggest international names through to the artists pushing the sound forward in South Africa right now.
The Afrotronic Takeover also returns in 2027, bringing another dimension of African electronic music to the festival. Caiiro and Djeff lead the first names, alongside Jamiie, Aniko and JNR SA with more still to come.
Presale tickets go live on Tuesday, 29th September at 10am BST, with general sale going live on Wednesday, 30th September at 10am BST.