How Did African Artists Fare At Coachella 2025? – OkayAfrica

Woman holding a microphone and performing on stage at Coachella 2025, wearing a bikini-style top and patterned skirt, with a pink and orange spotlighted background—highlighting the vibrant presence of African artists.

The first weekend of the prestigious festival gave the continent some resounding highs from Tyla, Seun Kuti, and Amaarae — and a confusing low from Rema.

Tyla performs at the Outdoor Theatre during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 11, 2025 in Indio, California.

There was a strong African contingent going into the first weekend of Coachella 2025.

The African…