Key Points:
- Shallipopi brought family and friends on stage for ‘Lahoo’
- Davido closed Day One with hits like ‘If’ and ‘Fia’
- Afro Nation 2025 continues with Tems, Burna Boy, and more
Afro Nation 2025 Kicks Off in Grand Style
The 2025 Afro Nation music festival began with a loud bang on Wednesday night, as Nigerian music stars Shallipopi and Davido gave fans a night to remember in Portugal.
The annual three-day event, which started in 2019, celebrates African music and culture. Each year, it attracts thousands of fans from all over the world, and this year’s edition is proving no different.
Shallipopi Brings the Heat With Family on Stage
Shallipopi wowed the crowd when he performed his trending track Lahoo. But what made the moment even more special was how he brought his siblings and fellow artistes on stage to join the vibe.
Fans cheered loudly as the energy on stage turned the night into a family celebration. Afro Nation praised the performance in a post that read, “MONUMENTAL! @theycallmeshallipopi came to SCATTER the Portimao at #ANP2025!”
Davido Closes Day One With Classic Bangers
Later that night, superstar Davido stepped up to close the show — and he did it in a grand way. He performed crowd favourites like If, Fall, Dami Duro, and Fia, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
Afro Nation shared a video of his performance and captioned it, “ANP2025? OBO OUR HEADLINER!! @davido closed our day one of #ANP2025 with the biggest and BADDEST energy 001 would bring!”
Fans at the venue and online praised Davido’s strong stage presence and song selection.
More Big Performances Ahead
Meanwhile, the festival continues through the weekend. Nigerian singer Tems is scheduled to perform on Thursday night.
On Friday, Afro Nation will wrap up with powerful sets from Burna Boy, Kamo Mphela, Booba, and Dexta Daps.
Fans are already excited and sharing clips online as they enjoy this big celebration of African music.
Watch Davido’s performance below;
Watch Shallipopi performance below;
