Davido at Coachella 2026: Wizkid, Burna Boy, Eazi, Other Nigerian Acts Who Have Graced Iconic Stage
- Afrobeats star Davido was named among the international artistes that would be hitting the stage at Coachella in 2026
- Davido's presence on the list of global artistes to perform at Coachella once again highlights the growing impact of Afrobeats in the music world
- As Nigerians anticipate Davido's live performance at Coachella, other Nigerian music stars have also graced the iconic stage in the past
The lineup for one of the biggest music festivals in the world, Coachella 2026, recently emerged, with Afrobeats star Davido Adeleke representing Nigeria.
Davido will share the iconic stage at the festival in 2026 with internationally recognised musicians like Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, Anyma, and Justin Bieber, who are the headliners.
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The DMW label boss was on the lineup for Coachella in 2019, but he missed out due to visa issues.
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 edition is scheduled for April 10–12 and April 17–19 in California, USA.
What to know about Coachella
Coachella is an annual music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert.
The festival, which was co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen, began in 1999.
It is famous for showcasing well-established music stars across different genres, with the likes of Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Frank Ocean, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, Kanye West, Eminem, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg, among others, having performed at the iconic stage in the past.
In 2026, Davido will also make his debut, further highlighting the growing impact of Afrobeats globally.
Aside from Davido, Legit.ng lists popular Nigerian singers who have performed at Coachella:
Seun Kuti and The Egypt 80 (2012, 2020, & 2025)
Seun Kuti, the son of the late Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, is the only Nigerian to perform at Coachella three times. He performed in 2012, 2020, and 2025.
In the 2025 edition, Seun Kuti opened his set with a performance of ‘Everything Scatter,’ a hit song by his father, alongside his band The Egypt 80.
Seun is the first Nigerian to perform at Coachella, having performed at the festival in 2012. He now holds the record for the most Coachella performances by a Nigerian singer.
Burna Boy in 2019 and 2023
The African Giant took the stage at Coachella for the first time in 2019. However, at that time, he had no Grammy Award or nominations to his name.
He returned to the iconic stage in 2023 after releasing three albums, one of which won a Grammy and another that was nominated for several awards.
Mr Eazi at Coachella in 2019
Tosin Ajibade, aka Mr Eazi, made his debut at Coachella alongside Burna Boy in April 2019.
One of the highlights from Mr Eazi's performance was him leading the crowd in a chant of his popular catchphrase “zagadat.”
Ckay at Coachella in 2022
The singer was the only Nigerian who performed at Coachella in 2022.
He appeared on stage at Coachella with the sweet sounds of his hit song, "Love Nwantinti (Ah Ah Ah)."
Tems, Wizkid, DJ Spinall, Teni, and Fireboy DML in 2024
2024 witnessed four Nigerian singers, Tems, Wizkid, DJ Spinall, Teni, and Fireboy DML, performing at Coachella.
Like Davido, Wizkid was billed to perform at Coachella in 2018, but he missed the event due to visa issues.
He, however, later made a surprise appearance at Tems' set at Coachella 2024, performing "Essence" with her and Justin Bieber. Tems returned to Coachella again in 2025.
DJ Spinall was the first Afrobeat DJ to grace the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2024.
YBNL signee Fireboy DML took to the stage with Spinall in 2024, delivering a high-energy performance during the DJ and record producer's set.
Like Fireboy DML, Teni also joined Spinall's set for a memorable performance of their collaboration, "Psalm 23."
Rema at Coachella in 2025
Rema was the second Nigerian to perform at Coachella after Seun Kuti.
The Mavin star's performance caused controversy, as some critics described it as a “disastrous set” due to his late arrival.
Davido to vote at Grammy 2026
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Davido officially joined the Grammy Academy’s committee in 2025.
In a video shared by the Recording Academy on Tuesday, September 23, Davido, alongside US rapper Offset, Stewart Copeland, and others, shared their excitement about joining the Recording Academy.
Davido also revealed he looked forward to voting in 2026.
Source: Legit.ng
