Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake Set To Light Up Afro Nation 2026 In Portugal

According to reports, Afrobeats superstars Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake are set to headline the Afro Nation 2026 festival in Portugal. The announcement, made by the festival organisers on social media platform X, also highlighted performances from leading artists across Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall, and amapiano genres.

Phase 3 is here. Legacy energy meets Afro Nation debuts. This is the sound of a summer taking shape,” the organisers said in the caption accompanying the lineup poster.

The three-day festival is scheduled to take place from July 3 to July 5, 2026, at Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, Portugal. Burna Boy will open the festival on July 3 alongside South African sensation Tyla, followed by Asake on July 4, with Wizkid closing the event on July 5.

The festival will also feature American R&B singer Kehlani and rapper Gunna as special guests. Other Nigerian artistes set to perform include Olamide, Young Jonn, Darkoo, Wande Coal, and Mavo. Early access tickets are set to go on sale on February 5 at 10 AM GMT.

Afro Nation, a prominent festival celebrating African music and culture, promises an exciting lineup for its 2026 edition. The 2025 festival featured major Nigerian stars including Burna Boy, Davido, Tems, and Qing Madi.