Nigerian Afrobeats stars Davido, Rema and Omah Lay will perform at the 2027 edition of Afro Nation Portugal.
Organisers announced the first wave of performers on Wednesday, naming Davido, Rema and Congolese star Fally Ipupa as headliners for the seventh edition of the festival.
The festival is scheduled to hold from June 9 to 11, 2027, at Praia da Rocha beach in Portimão, Algarve, Portugal. There will be an opening party on June 8 and a closing party on June 12.
Davido, Rema and Fally Ipupa were described by organisers as “three giants of African music” and are all returning acts. Davido performed at the maiden edition in 2019 and returned in 2022, 2023 and 2025, while Rema headlined in 2024.
Other acts announced for the main LIT Stage include Omah Lay, Victony, Odeal, Jamaican singers Shenseea and Valiant, Tanzanian star Rayvanny, Bamby, Miimii KDS and South Gidi Experience.
Congolese French star GIMS will appear as a special guest.
The Piano People Stage, which is dedicated to Amapiano, will feature Kabza De Small, TxC, Dlala Thukzin as special guest, Young Stunna, Zee Nxumalo, 031Choppa, 2woBunnies, Benzo, Thatohatsi, Uncool MC and W4DE.
The Afrotronic Stage will host Caiiro, Djeff, Jamiie, Aniko and JNR SA.
Organisers said more artistes will be announced in the coming months. Pre sale tickets will open on Tuesday, September 29 at 10am BST, while general sale starts Wednesday, September 30 at 10am BST.
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