Ayra Starr is adding another major achievement to her growing music career, and this time she's heading to the desert!
The Nigerian singer has been announced as one of the performers at Coachella 2027, joining a star-studded line-up for one of the world's biggest music and arts festivals.
The Rush hitmaker is scheduled to perform on Sunday, 11 April, and return for the second weekend on 18 April in Indio, California.
She'll be sharing the festival line-up with some major international names, including SZA, Dua Lipa, Tame Impala, Madonna, Jorja Smith, Becky G, Tove Lo and Don Toliver.
SZA, Dua Lipa and Tame Impala will headline the festival across its two weekends, which run from 9 to 11 April and 16 to 18 April 2027.
For Ayra, the Coachella booking is another exciting moment in a career that has continued to take her beyond Nigeria and into the global music scene.
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The singer has built an international following with songs such as Rush, Bloody Samaritan, Commas and Sability, while her unique sound and confident performances have helped establish her as one of Afrobeats' recognisable young stars.
Her appearance also puts another spotlight on African music at a festival that attracts audiences from around the world.
With two festival weekends ahead, fans will be looking forward to seeing what the Sabi Girl has planned for the Coachella stage.
One thing is certain: Ayra Starr is taking her music to another massive international audience, and this is another milestone worth celebrating.





