Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr is set to take her music to one of the world’s biggest live music stages after being named among the performers for the 2027 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, as reported by Okay News and Los Angeles Times. The singer is scheduled to perform on Sunday, April 11, and return for a second appearance on April 18, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Her inclusion places her on a global bill led by Dua Lipa, SZA and Tame Impala, alongside international acts including Madonna, Jorja Smith, Becky G, Don Toliver and Zara Larsson. The festival’s official website confirms that the event will run across two weekends, from April 9 to 11 and April 16 to 18.
The booking marks another significant step in Ayra Starr’s expanding international career. Since emerging with her self-titled debut EP in 2021, the Mavin Records singer has built a growing global audience through records such as “Bloody Samaritan”, “Rush”, “Sability” and “Commas”. Her music, which blends Afrobeats with pop and R&B influences, has earned her international recognition and collaborations that have extended her reach beyond Africa. Her Coachella appearance will provide an opportunity to bring that sound to a festival audience drawn from across the world.
Ayra Starr’s inclusion also adds to the visibility of African music on the international festival circuit, where Afrobeats and other African genres continue to attract wider audiences. She joins a growing list of African artists who have performed at Coachella, helping to extend the continent’s presence within a global live music industry. While her exact stage and performance times have not yet been announced, the two scheduled appearances will place the Nigerian star before audiences across both festival weekends. For Ayra Starr, the booking represents another milestone in the international expansion of her music and the wider reach of contemporary Nigerian pop.
