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Davido leads the line for Nigeria as Coachella announce full 2026 lineup
Global Afrobeats superstar Davido has been officially announced as the sole Nigerian performer at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, cementing his place as one of Africa’s most prominent cultural exports.
The festival, scheduled for April 10–12 and April 17–19, 2026, will feature an eclectic mix of global stars, but Davido’s inclusion stands out as another milestone in his trailblazing career.
Davido will take the stage on Day 2 (April 11 & 18), performing alongside a heavyweight lineup that includes Justin Bieber (making his Coachella debut as headliner), The Strokes, Labrinth, GIVEON, Addison Rae, Interpol, Solomun, Taemin, PinkPantheress, Royel Otis, Swae Lee, Boys Noize, Luísa Sonza, and Noga Erez, among others.
The other headline acts for the 2026 edition are Sabrina Carpenter on Day 1 and Karol G on Day 3, with performers spanning genres from Afrobeats and K-pop to indie rock and electronic music.
Davido will perform at Coachella, the world’s most popular music festival in USA.
He is the only African Artiste in the 2026 lineup. pic.twitter.com/V0qNbK3c5N
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) September 16, 2025
Davido’s return to the Coachella stage comes at a time when Afrobeats continues to dominate the global music conversation, with Nigerian stars frequently topping international charts and collaborating with some of the biggest names in pop, hip-hop, and R&B.
For his fans, Davido’s Coachella billing is more than just a performance slot; it’s a landmark moment that reaffirms Afrobeats’ place on the world’s biggest stages. With his high-energy shows, crowd-pleasing anthems, and global hits, his set is expected to be one of the festival’s major highlights.