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Emma Loffhagen

Afro Nation Portugal 2024: Nicki Minaj joins line-up alongside Asake, J Hus and Tyla

US megastar Nicki Minaj is the latest artist to be confirmed as a headliner for Portugal’s 2024 Afro Nation festival

The queen of rap will join a host of other mega-stars already confirmed to hit the stage including Asake, J Hus, Rema and Tyla. 

The world’s biggest Afrobeats festival will return to the coast of Portimão in the Algarve this summer from June 26 to 28, celebrating the best across the genre as well as in reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, amapiano, soca and other black-led musical genres.

This year will be the third that the festival has taken place (Afro Nation)

The three-day festival has more than doubled in size over the first three events and has become a global phenomenon, helping to propel now-global stars like Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido to headline status on major mainstream festival line-ups around the world. 

Ninho, Omah Lay, Major League DJZ, Uncle Waffles and Focalistic as well as a host of other artists will be performing at this year's festival.

Here are all the details you need to know, including how to get tickets. 

When is Afro Nation Portugal 2024?

Afro Nation Portugal 2024 will take place from June 26 to 28 on Praia Da Rocha Beach, Portimão, the Algarve.

Praia Da Rocha is one of the most popular beaches in the Algarve and is about an hour’s drive from Faro airport.

Who is performing at Afro Nation?

This year’s Afro Nation festival will feature an impressive array of artists, including US rap royalty Nicki Minaj, Nigerian Afro beats giant Asake, east London rap legend J Hus and viral South African singer Tyla. 

Continuing the trend of Nigerian talent, Afrobeats star Rema, frequently referred to as the “golden child” of Nigeria’s music industry, will also grace the stage. 

See the full line-up below:

The next round of tickets goes on sale on January 25 (Afro Nation)

How can I get tickets to Afro Nation?

After selling out multiple tiers in the first wave, the next chance to secure Afro Nation Portugal tickets will be on Thursday January 25 with a limited pre-sale at 10am GMT followed by a general 1pm GMT. 

Tickets will be on sale here.

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