Yet again, Global star Ayra Starr reminds us: truly, it is ‘Starrgirl’ season. The Nigerian singer is set to make her Coachella debut after being announced today as part of the lineup for the 2027 edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. She joins an eclectic list of international acts billed for the annual festival, scheduled for two weekends, April 9–11 and April 16–18, 2027, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.

Billed for Sunday, April 11, and Sunday, April 18, 2027, Ayra Starr will perform alongside some of the world’s biggest music acts, including headliner SZA, as well as Don Toliver, Kygo, Becky G, Tove Lo and Victoria Monét.

see you in the desert 💜 pic.twitter.com/YJJ31h6e9Z

— Celestial being (@ayrastarr) November 11, 2026

The announcement marks another significant addition to what has been a groundbreaking year for the singer. From releasing her third studio album, Starrgirl, to headlining the halftime show at the NFL’s London game in October, Ayra has continued to expand her international profile and put Afrobeats on the global map. 

Her Coachella booking further reinforces that momentum, placing her among the artists shaping conversations around contemporary African pop music on the international stage. For Nigerian music, her inclusion also marks another important moment in Afrobeats’ influence on one of the world’s biggest music festivals. 

At this year’s edition, Davido made his Coachella debut with a dedicated performance on the Gobi Stage, delivering a set that included some of his biggest records and a surprise appearance from singer Adekunle Gold. The same edition also produced a notable moment for Afrobeats when Wizkid and Tems joined Justin Bieber during his headlining performance to perform their global hit, “Essence”. 

With Ayra Starr now officially billed for 2027, she joins the likes of Seun Kuti, Rema, Burna Boy, Tems, Mr Eazi, and Davido, who have performed at Coachella, expanding the list of Nigerian representation at the festival. She is the only Nigerian artist on the announced lineup and the sole Afrobeats act, making her booking particularly significant for the genre’s continued international visibility.

Having previously performed at major international platforms, including Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, Ayra Starr’s Coachella debut adds another major festival appearance to her growing catalogue of global milestones.

As Afrobeats continues to find new audiences and opportunities beyond the continent, her appearance at the  Coachella 2027 festival will be another opportunity to showcase the genre’s influence to an international audience.