Festival model Afro Nation has introduced its inaugural Miami pageant with a lineup that includes among the world African diaspora’s hottest stars. Headlining can be two chart-topping Nigerian heroes of the Afrobeats style: Wizkid (it’s possible you’ll know him finest from Drake’s “One Dance”) and Burna Boy. They’ll be supported by their fellow Naijas CKay, Rema, Asake, Bnxn, and Ghana’s Black Sherif.
West Africa’s not the one area on show. Congolese-French rapper Franglish will ship his distinctive model of hip-hop, whereas dancehall legend Beenie Man will fly the Jamaican flag. But we’re maybe most enthusiastic about Afro Nation’s “Piano People” stage, a separate house for the fast-rising South African style of Amapiano, a sensual, simmering, bass-driven tackle Afro-house. Major League DJz, Uncle Waffles, Musa Keys, Focalistic, and extra can be available to ship loads of piano energy. More artists are to be introduced.
Although that is Afro Nation’s first occasion within the 305, the pageant has hosted earlier editions in Portugal, Ghana, and Puerto Rico, making it one thing like a Rolling Loud-style touring pageant model particularly for Afro-beats and associated genres. The occasion has additionally dipped into the American expertise pool previously, bringing the likes of Megan Thee Stallion to the Portuguese resort city of Portimão.
While these artists might not (but!) be family names within the U.S., they’re definitely stars in the remainder of the world. You’ve acquired time to analysis earlier than Afro Nation drops into Loan Depot Park on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28. The yr could also be younger, however you are unlikely to discover a higher pageant lineup in Miami in 2023.
See under for the complete Afro Nation phase-one lineup in alphabetical order:
- Asake
- Beenie Man
- Black Sherif
- Burna Boy
- Bnxn
- Ckay
- Dadju
- Focalistic
- Franglish
- Gyakie
- Major League DJz
- Musa Keys
- Nelson Freitas
- Nissi
- Rema
- TXC
- Uncle Waffles
- Vigro Deep
- Wizkid
Afro Nation Miami 2023. With Burna Boy, Wizkid, Beenie Man, and extra. Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28, at LoanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami; usa.afronation.com. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 13, at 1 p.m.