Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has announced that she will perform at the 2027 edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California, United States.
The singer confirmed her inclusion in the festival’s lineup by sharing its official poster on her Instagram page with the caption, “See you in the desert.”
According to the published lineup, Ayra Starr is scheduled to perform on April 11 and 18, 2027, during the festival’s two-weekend programme.
She will feature in the Sunday performances alongside American singers SZA, Don Toliver, Becky G, Jorja Smith and Victoria Monét, as well as South Korean girl group BABYMONSTER.
Other prominent artistes billed for the festival include British singer Dua Lipa, American singer Madonna, Australian music project Tame Impala, Phoebe Bridgers and Daddy Yankee.
The 2027 festival will take place from April 9 to 11 and April 16 to 18 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
Coachella was first held in October 1999 and organised by American concert promoter Goldenvoice. Initially featuring rock, alternative, hip-hop and electronic music, the festival has grown into one of the world’s leading music and arts events, showcasing performers across various genres alongside large-scale art installations.
Following a break in 2000, the festival returned in 2001 and expanded into a two-weekend event in 2012, with the same lineup performing across both weekends.
Several Nigerian Afrobeats artistes have previously performed at Coachella, including Seun Kuti, Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Fireboy DML, Tems, Teni and Adekunle, among others.
Ayra Starr’s inclusion in the 2027 lineup further strengthens the growing representation of Nigerian artistes at major international music festivals and creates another opportunity to showcase the country’s contemporary music to a global audience.
