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Tyla, Wizkid, Asake to headline Afro Nation Portugal 2026

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October 04, 2025

AFRO Nation has confirmed the first wave of performers for its 2026 Portugal edition, with Tyla, Wizkid and Asake leading the lineup.

- NOMATHAMSANQA SITHATHU

Tyla, Wizkid, Asake to headline Afro Nation Portugal 2026

The three-day festival will return to Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, The Algarve, from July 3-5.

The Grammy-winning South African star, who has had a breakthrough run in the last two years, will take centre stage alongside Nigerian heavyweights Wizkid and Asake.

The artists will be joined by American rapper Gunna, who is the festival's special guest for the weekend. Other names announced so far include Mariah the Scientist, Niska, Olamide, Awilo Longomba, Bien, Darkoo, Denden, Djodje and Young Jonn.

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