Tyla Set for AfroNation Festival Performance in Portugal

South African music star Tyla is set to perform at AfroNation Portugal this weekend, adding another international festival appearance to her 2026 schedule.

The Grammy-winning singer is among the headline acts for the three-day festival, which takes place at Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, Portugal, from July 3 to July 5. She joins a lineup featuring fellow African stars Wizkid, Asake and Olamide, alongside American rapper Gunna and other artists performing across Afrobeats, amapiano, hip hop and R&B.

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AfroNation has become one of the largest festivals celebrating African music outside the continent, attracting thousands of fans from around the world each year. Tyla’s inclusion in this year’s lineup adds another high-profile international festival to her growing list of performances.

Her return to the AfroNation stage comes three years after she performed at the festival in 2023, before “Water” became an international hit. Since then, she has won a Grammy Award, performed on major international stages and continued to build her global fan base.

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Fans attending the festival are expected to hear a mix of her biggest hits and newer material. Tyla has also been building anticipation for her second studio album, APOP, which is scheduled for release later this month. The project has already been previewed with singles including “She Did It Again”, offering fans an early look at the upcoming album.

Her appearance also comes as African artists continue to feature prominently at major music festivals across Europe. AfroNation has built its reputation by bringing together established stars and emerging talent from across Africa and the diaspora, introducing their music to audiences from around the world.

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This year’s edition features another extensive lineup, with organisers announcing artists in several phases ahead of the festival. Tyla’s place among the headline performers reflects her continued success on the international music scene.

The Portugal performance is expected to include popular songs such as “Water”, “Push 2 Start” and “Chanel”, while also giving festivalgoers a preview of music from APOP before its official release.