Rema, Tems, Seun Kuti to perform at 2025 Coachella Festival

• Nigerian Afrobeat stars Rema, Tems, and Seun Kuti are set to make a significant impact on the global stage.

The eagerly awaited lineup for the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has been announced, showcasing over 100 artists who will perform at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.

Among the Nigerian talents featured are Afrobeat luminaries Rema, Tems, and Seun Kuti, marking another significant achievement for African music on the international stage.

Nigerian Artists at 2025 Coachella.

• Rema, who will be making his debut at Coachella, continues to ascend rapidly within the U.S. music industry. His track “Calm Down” has set records as the most-streamed song and the highest-charting single by a Nigerian artist in the U.S., making his performance one of the festival’s most anticipated events.
• Tems, following her impressive appearance at the 2024 Coachella, where she captivated audiences alongside Wizkid and Justin Bieber during their performance of “Essence (Remix),” will return to the festival.
• Seun Kuti, a seasoned performer at Coachella, will achieve a milestone as the first Nigerian artist to take the stage at the festival for a third time. His initial performance in 2012 marked the beginning of Nigerian representation at this prestigious event.

Star-studded lineup

Coachella 2025, set to take place over two weekends from April 11–13 and April 18–20, will feature headlining acts by global superstars Lady Gaga, Post Malone, and Travis Scott. Renowned for its vibrant fusion of music and art, the festival draws thousands of fans annually and is celebrated as a cultural hub for music lovers.

This year’s representation of Nigerian artists highlights the increasing global popularity of Afrobeat and its capacity to stand alongside mainstream international genres. Fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the diverse musical experiences that Coachella has come to represent.