By Kamal Yalwa | September 17, 2025
Afrobeats global icon Davido has been officially announced as the only Nigerian artist slated to perform at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, marking a major milestone in his international career.
The announcement places Davido on one of the most prestigious stages in global music, as Coachella remains one of the world’s most influential and widely attended music festivals.
The 2026 edition of the festival will run across two weekends — April 10–12 and April 17–19 — in Indio, California, with a star-studded lineup that includes global chart-toppers Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, and Anyma as headliners.
This marks Davido’s debut Coachella performance, adding yet another accolade to his growing list of international achievements and further cementing Afrobeats’ global dominance.
Fans around the world are already expressing excitement across social media, hailing the artist’s inclusion as a proud moment for Nigeria and African music.
