Nigerian musical sensations Burna Boy and Ayra Starr are set to grace the illustrious stages of the Glastonbury Festival in June of this year.
They will be joining a stellar lineup that includes international stars such as Shania Twain, Dua Lipa, and Coldplay. With their infectious Afrobeats rhythms and captivating performances, Burna Boy and Ayra Starr are poised to captivate audiences with their diverse musical repertoire.
For Burna Boy, this marks his triumphant return to the Glastonbury stage, having previously mesmerized audiences in 2020 alongside heavyweights like Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar during the festival’s 50th anniversary celebration. Meanwhile, for Ayra Starr, this marks her debut at the festival, a testament to her burgeoning global appeal following electrifying performances at Dreamville Fest, Coachella, and Athens Festival.
Both artists are slated to command the Pyramid Stage, the festival’s premier venue known for hosting top-tier acts. The inclusion of Burna Boy and Ayra Starr underscores Glastonbury’s commitment to showcasing diverse musical talents from around the world.
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The Glastonbury Festival, founded in 1970 by Michael Evis, remains one of the most beloved music events globally, maintaining a steadfast dedication to putting the audience experience first. With its picturesque setting in the hilly community it’s named after, the festival has consistently attracted over 200,000 attendees in recent years.
Throughout its storied history, Glastonbury has featured iconic African artists, including Senegalese maestro Youssou N’Dour, Grammy award-winner Angelique Kidjo, Afrobeat pioneer Seun Kuti and his Egypt 80 band, Nigerian soul sensation Tems, and Zambian rap luminary Sampa The Great. This tradition of spotlighting African talent underscores Glastonbury’s commitment to celebrating diverse voices and musical traditions from across the globe.
