Nigerian music stars Davido, Rema, Omah Lay, Victony and Odeal are among the artistes announced for the 2027 edition of Afro Nation Portugal, as organisers unveil the first wave of performers for the festival.
The three-day music event is scheduled to take place from June 9 to 11, 2027, at Praia da Rocha beach in Portimão, Algarve, Portugal.
Davido, Rema and Congolese music star Fally Ipupa will headline the first phase of the festival lineup, with several other African and international artistes also set to perform across the festival’s stages.
The organisers announced the lineup on Wednesday in a social media post, generating excitement among fans ahead of the festival.
“YOUR ANP27 PHASE 1 LINEUP JUST DROPPED. The wait is over,” the organisers said in the post, while encouraging fans to register for priority access to tickets.
On the LIT Stage, Nigerian artistes Omah Lay, Odeal and Victony will perform alongside Jamaican singer Shenseea, Valiant, Bamby and Miimii KDS.
Tanzanian singer Rayvanny is also part of the first-wave lineup, while South Gidi is scheduled to take charge of the LIT Stage afterparty on the festival’s final night.
Amapiano, Afro-house acts join lineup
The Piano People Stage will bring together some of the leading names in the amapiano scene, with South African stars Kabza De Small and TxC announced for the festival.
Dlala Thukzin has also been confirmed as a special guest on the stage.
The Afrotronic Stage will feature a mix of electronic and African sounds, with Caiiro, Djeff, Jamiie, Aniko and JNR SA among the artistes announced.
Organisers indicated that additional performers are expected to be added to the lineup in subsequent announcements.
Ticket sales
Fans will have an opportunity to secure tickets through the festival’s pre-sale, which is scheduled to open on Tuesday, September 29, at 10am BST.
The general ticket sale will follow on Wednesday, September 30, also at 10am BST.
With some of Africa’s biggest contemporary music stars already confirmed, the 2027 edition is shaping up to bring together Afrobeats, amapiano, dancehall and electronic music audiences for three days at the Portuguese coastal festival.