Afro Nation Portugal is set for its biggest year yet, as the global Afrobeats and Amapiano movement comes together in Portimao this week for three days of music, culture, food, fashion, dancing and community.
Up to 40,000 fans from 170 countries are expected to celebrate on the Algarve’s flagship Praia da Rocha beach between Wednesday 26th and Friday 28th June 2024. Golden Tickets have already sold out, with limited VIP, GA and Thursday Day Tickets remaining.
Big names are set to deliver electrifying performances, including Lit Stage headliners Nicki Minaj – who will be painting Portimao pink, Asake off the back of timely new single ‘Wave’ which name-checks Afro Nation, and Rema who just made history this week as ‘Calm Down’ became the first Afrobeats song to reach over a billion on-demand streams in the US. Over on the Piano People stage with Converse the new stage sponsor for 2024, a star-studded electronic line up will be headlined each day by Uncle Waffles, Musa Keys and Major League DJz.
With three full days and two impressive stages, packed with the world’s hottest acts, more names have just been announced. Ruger & BNXN, Darkoo, 2wobunnies, NSG, and Franglish will now be joining the likes of Tyla, Omah Lay, Fally Ipupa, Flavour, Odumodublvck, The Compozers, Focalistic, Kelvin Momo, Young Stunna, Portugal’s own Lisandro Cuxi and more. See the full lineup spread across all three days below.
Afro Nation organisers said:
“This is set to be our best show yet with so many new and exciting elements of the festival to experience around the music, as well as all the incredible performances to witness from Wednesday to Friday. We can’t wait to welcome the Afro Nation community through the gates again this week, and to see everyone coming together for three days of enjoyment and unity. Together we move!”
Afro Nation has also revealed its first fashion collaboration ahead of the show this week, with Skepta’s label ‘MAINS’. The capsule collection consists of 7 limited edition MAINS x Afro Nation pieces including Football Jerseys, Hoodies, Baby Tees and a T-shirt. Exclusively available to Afro Nation ticket-holders, the partnership honours the shared cultural heritage and musical ties between Nigerian artist Skepta and the festival. Taking inspiration from the festival’s vibrant energy, this exciting partnership merges style and culture in a distinctive and unparalleled way. Pre-order items online here: mainslondon.com
Another first for 2024, Afro Nation will be recording full sets from the Piano People stage to be released on YouTube after the show, making it possible to relive those festival memories and reach a truly global audience online.
A festival famous for its one of a kind vibe, unbeatable natural setting and loving community, now promises a range of new experiences to enjoy for its fourth edition. Getting the party started early everyday from 12pm will be three NoSolo Beach Takeovers for Golden Ticket holders, hosted by Lit, Afro Nation vs Everybody and Girls I Rate DJs. There will be an enhanced range of food and drink options for all, including a new partnership with Tinie Tempah’s ‘Raps’ chicken venture, joining the likes of Jollof Mama and Afromufasa. The new official shooter partner Jägermeister will be hosting artist signings everyday, whilst the best views and exclusive tables can be enjoyed on the Sky Terrace with Hennessy. The VIP area is also expanding the popular Afro Spa to offer services from glitter makeup to braiding and tooth gems, whilst the Afro Cutz barbers are on hand for trims, fades, massages and more.
Afro Nation is creating a successful blueprint for the next generation of destination festivals. True to its inclusive tagline – “together we move” – the festival is forging a global movement for the African diaspora and serves as a unifying force of positivity. Proud to call Portimao home again for the fourth edition, since the debut in 2019, Afro Nation welcomes everyone to the celebrations this Wednesday 26th to Friday 28th June. Now 100% cashless and hassle free, the festival will run everyday from 4pm until late with the last entry at 8pm
Golden Tickets have now sold out. Remaining VIP, GA and Limited Thursday Day Tickets are available via afronation.com
