According to **Punch Newspapers**, the organizers of Afro Nation have officially unveiled the “Phase 3” lineup for their 2026 Portugal edition, featuring the “Big Three” of the current era: Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake. The festival, scheduled for July 3–5, 2026, at Praia da Rocha Beach, continues its tradition of being the world’s largest celebration of Afrobeats and Amapiano.
**Metro Plus** confirmed the lineup via X, noting that “Burna Boy will headline the opening night on July 3, performing alongside Tyla.” The publication also highlighted that Asake is set to take the stage on the second night, while Wizkid will close the festival on July 5. **The Cable Lifestyle** added further verification, quoting the festival’s official statement: “Legacy energy meets Afro Nation debuts. This is the sound of a summer taking shape.”
The inclusion of Asake alongside veterans like Wizkid and Burna Boy signals his official elevation to “stadium status” in the eyes of international promoters. For the Nigerian music industry, this lineup represents a unified front at a time when fan-base rivalries are at an all-time high. It will be the must-attend event of the summer for the global African diaspora.
Source: Punch Newspapers — https://punchng.com/wizkid-burna-boy-asake-headline-afro-nation-2026-in-portugal/ April 29, 2026
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