Nigerian Afrobeats stars Davido, Rema and Omah Lay will headline the 2027 edition of Afro Nation Portugal alongside Congolese music star Fally Ipupa, as organisers unveil the festival’s first wave of performers.
The festival is scheduled for June 9 to 11, 2027, at Praia da Rocha beach in Portimão, Algarve, Portugal.
The announcement reinforces Nigeria’s strong presence at the festival, with Omah Lay and Victony also included among the artistes billed to perform on the main stage.
Davido Rema And Fally Ipupa Lead Main Stage
The festival’s main Lit Stage will feature Davido, Rema and Fally Ipupa as headliners.
They will be joined by GIMS, who has been announced as a special guest, as well as Omah Lay, Victony, Shenseea, Valiant, Rayvanny, Odeal, Bamby, Miimii KDS and South Gidi Experience.
Davido, Rema and Fally Ipupa are returning performers at Afro Nation Portugal, with organisers describing the trio as “three giants of African music”.
The 2027 festival programme will also feature dedicated stages for amapiano and Afro-electronic music.
Amapiano And Afrotronic Stages
The Piano People Stage, focused on amapiano, will feature Kabza De Small, TxC, Dlala Thukzin, 031Choppa, 2woBunnies, Benzo, Thatohatsi, Uncool MC, W4DE, Young Stunna and Zee Nxumalo.
The Afrotronic Stage will feature Caiiro, Djeff, Jamiie, Aniko and JNR SA.
Organisers are expected to announce additional artistes as preparations for the festival continue.
The festival will open with a party on June 8, followed by the main three-day event from June 9 to 11. A closing party is scheduled for June 12.
Nigeria Maintains Strong Festival Presence
Nigeria has remained prominent on the Afro Nation Portugal programme since the festival launched in Portimão in 2019.
Burna Boy was among the major acts at the inaugural edition and returned for subsequent editions in 2022, 2023, 2025 and 2026.
Davido has also featured prominently, appearing at the 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2025 editions before returning as a 2027 headliner.
Wizkid performed at the 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2026 editions, while Asake headlined in 2024 and 2026.
Rema headlined the 2024 edition, while Tems was among the headline acts in 2025.
Other Nigerian artistes who have performed at the festival include Omah Lay, Olamide, Tiwa Savage, Ayra Starr, Fireboy DML, Adekunle Gold, Wande Coal, Young Jonn, Darkoo, Victony, Qing Madi, Shallipopi and P-Square.
The 2027 announcement therefore continues the festival’s established Nigerian representation, with Davido and Rema leading the headline bill and Omah Lay and Victony also included in the main-stage programme.
Afro Nation Returns To Portimão
Afro Nation Portugal was launched in Portimão in 2019 and has developed into an international festival centred on Afrobeats, amapiano and African music and culture.
The 2027 edition is scheduled for June, earlier than recent editions that have generally taken place in July.
The festival is restricted to attendees aged 18 and above, with valid identification required.
Further artistes and festival details are expected to be announced ahead of the event.
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