Afro Nation – By The Culture, For The Culture – takes place over weekend dates for the first time on the beach in Portugal, Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July 2026. Ticket pre-sale opens 9th October, General on sale starts 10th October. Sign up for priority access:  https://www.afronation.com/

LIT Stage: Asake – Tyla – Wizkid – Gunna – Mariah the Scientist – Niska – Olamide – Awilo Longomba – Bien – Darkoo – Denden – Djodje – Young Jonn
Piano People Stage: Madumane – Focalistic – Amaroto – Daliwonga – LeeMcKrazy – Mawhoo – Mellow & Sleazy – Zee Nxumalo

About Afro Nation
Afro Nation stands as the world’s largest celebration of African music and culture. Since launching in 2019, Afro Nation has played a part in global stars like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido reaching headline status on major mainstream festival line-ups around the world.  Afro Nation transcends borders, uniting the diaspora in a global celebration of dance, food, fashion, music and enjoyment. More than just a festival, Afro Nation’s influence reaches far and wide, with successful editions launched not only in Europe, but also in America, the Caribbean and Africa, with more expansions on the horizon. Afro Nation Portugal welcomes over 40,000 attendees that travel in from over 180 countries worldwide. Following the fifth anniversary edition in Portugal this July, Afro Nation has announced a brand new show in Punta Cana between 7-9th November 2025 and will return to the beach in Portimao between 3-5th July 2026

About Malachite (TMG)
The Malachite Group (“TMG“ or “Malachite”) is a global entertainment company centred around music and community. Serving as curators of culture and custodians of heritage, TMG champions Africa and global diasporas. Live entertainment brands produced by TMG include Afro Nation, Piano People, LIT Everywhere and Afrotronic. TMG is driven by the mission to develop, empower and elevate through investment in talent, product, technology and unique experiences.