The desert of Indio, California, is about to feel the full fire of Afrobeats. Coachella 2026, the 25th edition of the iconic music and arts festival, will see Nigeria’s global superstar Davido join the lineup, marking yet another milestone for African music on the world stage.
Scheduled to take place from April 10 to 19, 2026, at the Empire Polo Club, the festival already boasts heavyweight headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G. But for millions of Africans and Afrobeats lovers worldwide, Davido’s name on the bill is the ultimate highlight — a testament to the genre’s unstoppable rise.
Coachella 2026 lineup
Davido has built an empire of sound, breaking barriers with hits like Fall, If, and Unavailable. His ability to merge infectious Afro rhythms with global pop sensibilities has not only won him awards and Billboard chart placements but also cemented his place as one of Africa’s most influential cultural ambassadors.
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At Coachella, Davido will be exporting Nigeria’s heartbeat — its music, energy, and resilience. His presence at Coachella 2026 underscores the festival’s growing embrace of global diversity. For Nigerian fans, it’s a moment of pride, seeing one of their own stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s biggest stars. For the world, it’s a chance to experience Afrobeats in its purest, most electrifying form.
As the countdown to April begins, when Davido hits that Coachella stage, Africa’s sound will echo across the California desert, loud, proud, and unforgettable.
