Taking place between 28-30th June 2023, Afro Nation Portugal announces the first wave of names on Monday.
Headlining Acts
The first three headline acts, include global giant Burna Boy, 50 Cent and French-Senegalese rap sensation Booba. Afro Nation Portugal 2023 changes the game again with global stars joining the movement from all around the globe. Uniting Africa with Europe, the US, Latin America and the Caribbean. This is a coming together of cultures for the celebration of music, dancing and a good time.
Afrobeats Lineup
This year’s biggest breakthrough Asake brings his vibrant brand of Lagos street pop to Portimão. Followed by Fireboy DML, who’s had an extraordinary run of chart success with a smash hit ‘Peru’ and a subsequent remix collaboration with Ed Sheeran. Finally, Ayra Starr will be making her debut at Afro Nation this June.
Piano People Stage
No Afro Nation party would be complete without its pioneering Piano People stage, welcoming the hottest and most influential acts from South Africa. This year, Afro Nation Portugal strikes hard with Scorpion Kings, Major League DJz and viral phenomenon Uncle Waffles. Joining the stage is Musa Keys, Young Stunna, Daliwonga, DBN GoGo, Vigro Deep, Moonchild Sanelly, Tyler ICU and many more. With all these DJs turning it up, this year’s Piano People party will be one for the books!
Afro Nation’s exciting return to West Africa was a uniting moment for thousands of fans from the global diaspora and marked a progressive new era of music and arts festivals in the region. There are many incredible Ghanaian acts that had their chance to shine in Accra, with Black Sherif–who stole the show with his rendition of Bob Marley’s ‘Redemption Song’–Gyakie, Camidoh will be bringing their energy to Portugal.
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Get Your Tickets
Afro Nation Portugal stands as an unmissable highlight of the summer festival and takes place 28-30th June. The tickets are available this coming Thursday 26th January. With a limited pre-sale at 9 am GMT followed by General Sale at 12 pm GMT, all tickets are available via: afronation.com
