Afrobeats superstar Davido has been confirmed as the only Nigerian artist on the Coachella 2026 line-up, cementing his place as one of Africa’s biggest global music exports.
The multi-award-winning singer will perform on April 11 and 18 at the Empire Polo Club, California, bringing his signature Afrobeats sound to one of the world’s most iconic music stages.
The Coachella 2026 festival, running from April 10–12 and April 17–19, features an eclectic mix of international stars. Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G headline the three-day festival across both weekends.
Day 1 will see Sabrina Carpenter alongside acts such as The XX, Disclosure, Central Cee, Sexyy Red, and Groove Armada. On Day 2, Davido will share the stage with headline act Justin Bieber, The Strokes, Labrinth, Swae Lee, PinkPantheress, and Solomun. Day 3 will close with Karol G headlining, joined by Young Thug, Major Lazer, Iggy Pop, FKA twigs, and BIGBANG.
Davido’s inclusion marks a significant milestone for Afrobeats, further pushing the genre onto the global stage. Known for chart-topping hits like Fall, Unavailable, and Feel, Davido has consistently showcased African music to the world, from sold-out concerts to Grammy nominations.
His Coachella debut adds to a growing list of achievements that underscore Afrobeats’ dominance in global music culture. Fans worldwide are already buzzing with anticipation for his performance.
With this appearance, Davido not only represents Nigeria but also carries the torch for Africa at one of the world’s most influential music festivals.