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Afrobeats superstars Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake have been announced as the headliners for the much-anticipated Afro Nation 2026 festival in Portugal.

The festival organizers revealed the lineup in an official post on X (@AfroNation), promising a celebration that blends established icons with rising international talent.

Scheduled for Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, the three-day festival will take place at the picturesque Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, Portugal.

Widely regarded as one of the world’s premier showcases of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and R&B, Afro Nation has become a global cultural phenomenon.

Grammy-winning Nigerian star Burna Boy, celebrated for his eclectic mix of Afrobeat, dancehall, and global rhythms, is set to open the festival on July 3.

Sharing the stage with him will be South African sensation Tyla, whose meteoric rise in Amapiano has cemented her status as a breakthrough international artist.

Asake, known for his energetic fusion of Afrobeats, street pop, and soulful melodies, will headline July 4, while Wizkid is slated to close the festival on July 5.

In addition to the headliners, Afro Nation 2026 will feature a diverse array of international performers.

American R&B singer Kehlani and rapper Gunna are among the special guests, bringing cross-genre appeal to the festival.

Several Nigerian acts, including Olamide, Young John, Darkoo, Wande Coal, and Mavo, will also perform, highlighting the continued global rise of African music.

According to organizers, early-access tickets will go on sale on February 5, giving fans the opportunity to secure passes ahead of the general public sale.

Afro Nation, launched in 2019 in Portugal by The Malachite Group, is an annual three-day festival that celebrates African music, culture, fashion, and cuisine while connecting the African diaspora worldwide.

Over the years, the festival has expanded to locations including Ghana, Puerto Rico, Miami, and Detroit. Past headliners include Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Megan Thee Stallion, 50 Cent, Chris Brown, and Nicki Minaj.

Wizkid, Burna Boy, others confirmed as Headliners for Afro Nation 2026 in Portugal

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola has explained why she does not live as lavishly as some of her colleagues, attributing it to the tough financial realities of Nigeria’s film industry.

Speaking in a recent interview, Akintola dismissed the notion that acting alone can make many actresses wealthy, stressing that earnings from movie platforms such as Africa Magic are often insufficient to sustain extravagant lifestyles.

“We hear stories of some actresses who do things with politicians for money. So when people ask me why I am not rich like the others, I tell them to go ask them what other jobs they do.”

“Cus we know how much Africa Magic & other platforms pay for a movie,” she said.

The veteran actress, who has spent decades in Nollywood, noted that the public often misunderstands the true sources of wealth in the entertainment industry, adding that many of the flashy lifestyles seen online cannot be justified by acting fees alone.

Why I’m not rich like other actresses — Bimbo Akintola opens up 

Award-winning filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has revealed that there has been a tense phone call with actress and producer Funke Akindele.

The conversation came after controversy over Afolayan’s remarks on film promotion strategies in Nollywood.

In an interview with Arise News on Sunday, Afolayan said Akindele called him personally after his comments, which seemed to suggest he had dismissed colleagues who promote their movies through dance-driven campaigns.

“She called, and she said, ‘I know you don’t like me, but don’t mention my name in your interviews,’ she was yelling, and she dropped the phone after that,” Afolayan said.

He insisted that there was no bad blood between them and claimed their relationship is long-standing and professionl.

“It was weird, and I’m like, where is this coming from. She’s like a sister to me. In Unilag, I would go to her hostel, her sister is also my friend, so I am not sure where this is coming from,” Afolayan added.

Don’t mention my name – Funke Akindele warns Kunle Afolayan