Portimão, Portugal – Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido electrified Praia da Rocha last night, delivering a show-stopping headline performance that shut down Afro Nation Portugal’s fifth-anniversary edition. Back-to-back with his recent London stadium triumph, Davido’s set was a testament to his global star power and a celebration of his highly anticipated album 5ive .
Since launching in 2019, Afro Nation has evolved into a premier global festival celebrating the vibrancy of the African diaspora, featuring genres like Afrobeats, Amapiano, R&B, hip‑hop, dancehall, and more Reddit+14Wikipedia+14Simon Says Drip+14.
This year’s lineup across two dynamic stages highlighted the festival’s cultural breadth:
- Lit Stage headliners: Burna Boy, Tems, Mary J. Blige, Booba, Amaarae, Dexta Daps, Franglish, Joé Dwèt Filé, Qing Madi, Naza, Innoss’B, Ronisia, June Freedom afronation.com+10Simon Says Drip+10WORDPLAY+10.
- Piano People Stage (dedicated to Amapiano): Scorpion Kings, DBN Gogo, Uncle Waffles, Felo Le Tee, Lee Mckrazy, Scotts Maphuma, Vigro Deep, Mörda, KMAT, Nkosazana Daughter, Oskido, Shakes & Les, Rosey Gold, The Therapist Reddit+11afronation.com+11OkayAfrica+11.
Each performance underscored Afro Nation’s mission to spotlight the richness and diversity of African music. Crowd favorites like Burna Boy and Tems reaffirmed their headline status, while breakthrough acts such as Amaarae and Qing Madi added fresh flair to the cultural tapestry IOL+11Simon Says Drip+11OkayAfrica+11.
About Afro Nation
Afro Nation began in 2019 on the Portuguese coast and has since grown into a global movement. Its flagship Portugal edition attracts over 40,000 attendees from more than 140 countries, while related events have expanded to Ghana, Puerto Rico, Miami, and Detroit OkayAfrica+4Simon Says Drip+4Wikipedia+4.
As this milestone festival concludes, BlackToe TV proudly celebrates the continued rise and impact of African artists on the world stage. From headliners to breakthrough stars, Afro Nation Portugal 2025 proves once again that African music is a global force, driving culture and unity around the globe. Stay tuned to Blacktoe Tv for real-time updates of African stars.
