{"id":248089,"date":"2023-01-24T11:12:11","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T09:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/worlds-biggest-afrobeats-festival-afro-nation-portugal-2023-announces-biggest-names-in-afrobeats-amapiano-and-more?lang=en"},"modified":"2023-01-24T11:12:11","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T09:12:11","slug":"worlds-biggest-afrobeats-festival-afro-nation-portugal-2023-announces-biggest-names-in-afrobeats-amapiano-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/worlds-biggest-afrobeats-festival-afro-nation-portugal-2023-announces-biggest-names-in-afrobeats-amapiano-more\/","title":{"rendered":"World\u2019s Biggest Afrobeats Festival, Afro Nation Portugal 2023, Announces Biggest Names in Afrobeats, Amapiano &amp; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/files\/thumb\/cb550f282fa190c\/600\/418\" alt=\"Afro Nation\" \/><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"video_wrap\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kA_AgUTaLk0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/africarc\/loganalytics?press_id=235821&amp;press_source=Afro Nation\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After a year of highs and countless mind-blowing moments, the World&rsquo;s biggest Afrobeats festival returns to Portim&atilde;o&rsquo; sun-kissed coast this summer. Taking place between 28-30th June 2023, <strong>Afro Nation Portugal<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/fra01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fafronation.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ceditor%40apo-opa.com%7C9dff8cddf5144f4bb92c08dafd6578e4%7C6d370e51c58343cb86af48767baf7148%7C0%7C0%7C638100909511073636%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hqtfdeKKsqkhVFxXsPF8rYoRYGh7Rrx7zwvZaKqvGK0%3D&amp;reserved=0\">www.AfroNation.com<\/a>) announces the first wave of names.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Among an ever-impressive array of artists, are found the first three headline acts, including global giant <strong>Burna Boy<\/strong>, US hip hop royalty <strong>50 Cent<\/strong> and French-Senegalese rap sensation <strong>Booba<\/strong>. With even more still to come, tickets for Afro Nation&rsquo;s flagship show will go on sale this Thursday 26th January here (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.afronation.com\/\">www.AfroNation.com<\/a>) at 12pm GMT, with a limited pre-sale available from 9am.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Having made a name for hosting all the hottest acts and future stars, whilst representing sounds from every corner of the African continent, <strong>Afro Nation Portugal 2023<\/strong> 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, it&rsquo;s a coming together of cultures for the celebration of music, dancing and more &#8211; in one truly unmissable party.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Starting with so much new Nigerian talent, this year&rsquo;s biggest breakthrough <strong>Asake<\/strong> brings his vibrant brand of Lagos street pop to Portim&atilde;o, following hot off the heels of <strong>Fireboy DML<\/strong>, who&rsquo;s had an extraordinary run of chart success with smash hit &lsquo;Peru&rsquo; and a subsequent remix collaboration with Ed Sheeran. <strong>Ayra Starr<\/strong>&rsquo;s rising profile can&rsquo;t be ignored, with her Afrosoul style and intoxicating voice often found on tracks with Wizkid the star boy himself, she&rsquo;ll make for a memorable moment at her Afro Nation debut this June.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Another momentous debut will come from French-Malian afro pop superstar <strong>Aya Nakamura<\/strong>. Known for her catalogue of hits like <em>Djadja<\/em>, <em>Pookie<\/em>, and <em>Jolie Nana<\/em>, as well as a number of high profile collaborations with the likes of Stormzy and Major Lazer, she&rsquo;s also worked with with the acclaimed South London rapper <strong>Ms Banks<\/strong> &#8211; who herself joins the bill today, alongside fellow South London riser <strong>Gabzy<\/strong>, pls <strong>BNXN<\/strong> FKA BUJU, <strong>Tyla<\/strong> and more.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Showing a healthy mix of legendary acts sharing the stage with this year&rsquo;s most exciting newcomers, <strong>The Compozers<\/strong> are back in 2023 to show us how it&rsquo;s done, whilst Kenyan four-piece <strong>Sauti Sol<\/strong> add almost 20 years of Afro-pop credentials to the beach this summer.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>No Afro Nation party would be complete without its pioneering <strong>Piano People<\/strong> stage, welcoming the hottest and most influential acts from the South African Amapiano scene. This year again, Afro Nation Portugal strikes hard with the ultimate Amapiano supergroup <strong>Scorpion Kings<\/strong>, the famous twins <strong>Major League DJz<\/strong> and viral phenomenon <strong>Uncle Waffles<\/strong>, alongside<strong> Musa Keys, Young Stunna, Daliwonga, DBN GoGo, Vigro Deep, Moonchild Sanelly<\/strong>,<strong> Tyler ICU <\/strong>and many more<strong>. <\/strong>With all these DJs turning it up, this year&rsquo;s Piano People party will be one for the books!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>News for the flagship Portugal show follows the second edition of <strong>Afro Nation Ghana <\/strong>in 2022<strong>, <\/strong>which saw Meek Mill crown his momentous trip to Accra with a long-awaited headline set at the festival during Detty December. Afro Nation&rsquo;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. So many incredible Ghanaian acts had their chance to shine in Accra, with <strong>Black Sherif<\/strong> &#8211; who stole the show with his rendition of Bob Marley&rsquo;s &lsquo;Redemption Song&rsquo; &#8211; <strong>Gyakie<\/strong>, <strong>Camidoh <\/strong>and more all now set to bring their best to Afro Nation Portugal 2023.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Afro Nation&rsquo;s debut US show has also been revealed. With news of <strong>Afro Nation Miami<\/strong> landing this 27th &amp; 28th May, the packed line up features <strong>Burna Boy<\/strong>, <strong>Wizkid<\/strong>, <strong>Rema<\/strong>, <strong>Asake<\/strong>, <strong>Beanie Man<\/strong> and many more. With the unstoppable rise of Afrobeats, the Afro Nation movement just keeps growing and evolving every year, with more parties keeping people dancing all year round!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>By the culture, for the culture: <strong>Afro Nation Portugal<\/strong> stands as an unmissable highlight of the summer festival and takes place 28-30th June 2023. Tickets go on sale Thursday 26th January, with a limited pre-sale at 9am GMT followed by General Sale at 12pm GMT. All tickets are available via: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.afronation.com\/\">www.AfroNation.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Afro Nation Portugal 2023 First Wave Line Up:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Burna Boy, 50 Cent, Booba,<br \/>\nAsake, Aya Nakamura, Fireboy DML,<br \/>\nTayc, BNXN, Vegedream,<br \/>\nBlack Sherif, Ayra Starr, Oxlade,<br \/>\nThe Compozers, Nelson Freitas, Gabzy,<br \/>\nSauti Sol, Soraia Ramos, Victony,&nbsp;<br \/>\nMs Banks, Gyakie, Tyla, Nissi, Camidoh<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Piano People Stage:<br \/>\nScorpion Kings, Major League DJz,&nbsp;<br \/>\nUncle Waffles<br \/>\nMusa Keys, Young Stunna, Daliwonga, DBN Gogo, Vigro Deep,&nbsp;<br \/>\nMoonchild Sanelly, Tyler ICU, Boohle, TXC,&nbsp;<br \/>\nPabi Cooper, Sha Sha, Charisse C, Nicky Summers, DJ Fistoz<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>More to be announced!<\/p>\n<p><i>Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afro Nation.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Editor&rsquo;s Notes:<br \/>\nAfro Nation Portugal<\/strong> 2023 will take place between 28-30th June 2023 on Praia Da Rocha Beach, Portimao, The Algarve.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong><br \/>\nLimited Pre-Sale tickets will be available from 9am GMT Thursday 26th January, before going on General Sale at 12pm GMT Thursday 26th January. All tickets will be available via: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.afronation.com\/\">www.AfroNation.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Download hi res <strong>photo highlights<\/strong> from Afro Nation Portugal 2022 here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/401HMl8\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/401HMl8<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Watch the Afro Nation Portugal 2022 Official <strong>Aftermovie<\/strong>:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3R3CT6E\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3R3CT6E<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>PR\/Press Enquiries:<\/strong><br \/>\nFor all press enquiries please contact:<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:nathan.hetherington@zeitgeist.co.uk\">nathan.hetherington@zeitgeist.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow Afro Nation:<\/strong><br \/>\nInstagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3HB3aqd\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3HB3aqd<\/a><br \/>\nTwitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Xwqlra\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Xwqlra<\/a><br \/>\nFacebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ZVoRIz\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ZVoRIz<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.afronation.com\/\">www.AfroNation.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"well well-sm\"><b>Media files<\/b><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/files\/large\/3b5b6eef56ec755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/files\/large\/3b5b6eef56ec755\" alt=\"Afro Nation\" style=\"max-width:500px\" \/><\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/files\/download\/3b5b6eef56ec755\">Download logo<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/kA_AgUTaLk0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.ytimg.com\/vi\/kA_AgUTaLk0\/hqdefault.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/\">Source: Africa Newsroom &#8211; APO<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a year of highs and countless mind-blowing moments, the World&rsquo;s biggest Afrobeats festival returns to Portim&atilde;o&rsquo; sun-kissed coast this summer. 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