By Rorisang Modiba
- Tyla will headline Afro Nation 2026 at Praia da Rocha Beach in Portugal alongside Wizkid, Asake, Gunna and Mariah The Scientist.
- The Water hitmaker will perform her global hit Dynamite with Wizkid in what fans expect to be a major festival highlight.
Global music star Tyla is set to make history once again as she headlines Afro Nation 2026, one of the biggest Afrobeats and urban music festivals in the world.
The Grammy-winning South African singer will take centre stage from 3 to 5 July 2026 at Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, The Algarve, Portugal.
Tyla will share the spotlight with Nigerian superstar Wizkid, Asake, American rapper Gunna and Mariah The Scientist – bringing together top African and global talent for one of the most anticipated line-ups yet.
For fans, it’s not just another concert, it’s history in the making. Tyla and Wizkid are expected to perform their hit Dynamite from her We Wanna Party mixtape, a moment already being called the highlight of the festival.

Adding to the hype, Gunna, who teamed up with Tyla on Jump, will perform at Afro Nation for the first time, giving the beachside festival an extra international edge.
Pictured above: Tyla.
Image source: @Tyla






