Afro Nation, the world’s largest Afrobeats competition, has unveiled its first headliners and extra for its extremely anticipated debut in Nigeria.

Afrobeats, a quickly rising international music style with a big affect on modern popular culture, has been celebrated by means of Afro Nation since its profitable launch in 2019. The competition has rapidly grown into the premier Afrobeats celebration worldwide, uniting the diaspora and serving a culturally underserved viewers.

In 2022, Afro Nation returned with three main festivals on three continents, that includes headlining acts reminiscent of Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido, together with prime names in amapiano, dancehall, R&B, and extra. These occasions passed off at culturally important places world wide, together with Portugal, Nigeria, Miami, and Detroit, providing a novel celebration of music, dance, meals, and tradition.

Returning to Africa on December nineteenth and twentieth, Afro Nation guarantees a historic celebration of tradition and unity in opposition to the colourful backdrop of Lagos, the cultural powerhouse of West Africa. The headliners for this occasion embody Nigeria’s personal sensation, Burna Boy, and the U.Okay.’s pioneering Afroswing star, J Hus.

Burna Boy, recognized for his genre-defying sound and magnetic stage presence, will present an unforgettable expertise for followers in Lagos. His homecoming to Nigeria marks a monumental second, as he just lately grew to become the primary worldwide Afrobeats artist to prime the U.Okay. Album Chart together with his acclaimed seventh album I Instructed Them… After headlining Afro Nation festivals worldwide, this return to Lagos holds particular significance for the African Large.

J Hus, driving excessive after his Mercury Prize shortlist document Lovely and Brutal Yard, will make a triumphant return to Afro Nation. His capacity to mix grime, dancehall, R&B, and Afrobeats has solidified his standing as a cultural icon. Followers can anticipate electrifying performances of his hits, together with collaborations with Burna Boy.

The star-studded two-day occasion may also function Nigerian skills reminiscent of Igbo singer Flavour, neo-fuji torchbearer Seyi Vibez, and breakout Ghanaian Highlife rapper Black Sherif.

Extra lineup bulletins are forthcoming, constructing anticipation for this landmark present. The occasion will draw tens of 1000’s of followers to Tafawa Balewa Sq. in Lagos Island, symbolizing Nigerian unity and reflecting the competition’s celebration of variety inside African music.

Afro Nation Host and Afrobeats historian Adesope Olajide, referred to as Shopsydoo, commented, “Afro Nation is the largest competition celebrating Afrobeats and Afropop tradition on the earth. Having Burna and J Hus carry out in Lagos, Nigeria (the house of AFROBEATS) for the primary time will make ANN2023 a one-of-a-kind expertise to not be missed.”