Becca, Runtown, Wiley, Trailblazer & Others Announced As Afronation’s 5th Wave Line-up

UK Grime trailblazer Wiley was named as the latest headliner in the Fifth Wave of Performers for the Africa debut of Afro Nation. The “Boasty” rapper joins previously announced A-list stars; BurnaBoy, D’banj, Davido, Wizkid, 6LACK, Shatta Wale, Stonebowy and Alkaline.

The 5th wave has artistes such as “Yes I Do” songstress, Becca, Nigeria’s Seyi Shay and the “Mad Over You” hit maker; Runtown. In addition, British rapper Sneakbo will be lighting up the shores of the Gold coast with his repertoire.

Afro Nation the biggest urban music beach festival brand in the world will climax the “Year Of Return” celebrations in Accra with spectacular production and entertainment experience from over 30 acts during the 4 days.

Festival tickets are still on sale at www.afronationghana.com for both general access and VIP. Day Passes for selected days are on sale at all First National Bank branches in Accra.

LINE UP:

HEADLINERS (A-Z)

• 6LACK • ALKALINE • BURNA BOY • D’BANJ • DAVIDO• OLAMIDE • R2BEES •SHATTA WALE • STONEBWOY• WILEY • WIZKID

TIERED BILLING (A-Z)

AKALA • BECCA • EDDY KENZO • EFYA • FALZ • FIREBOY • INNOSS’B • KIDI •KOFI KINAATA • KUAMI EUGENE • KWESI ARTHUR • LA MEME GANG •MAYORKUN • MEDIKAL • MOONCHILD • NAIRA MARLEY • NAVY KENZO •NOT3S • REMA • ROTIMI • RUNTOWN •SANTI •SEYI SHAY• SNEAKBO• TENI •THE COMPOZERS • TION WAYNE • WENDY SHAY • YXNG BANE • ZLATAN

DJs

•DISTRUCTION BOYZ • DJ OBI • DJ SO GOOD • DJ VYRUSKYDJ EDOTT • DJ KEAUN • DJ KESS • DJ NICE • DJ NORE •DJ SPINALL • DJ SSKES • DJ VRUSKY • DJ WAYNE • JAMZ SUPERNOVA • MERCEDES BENSON • NATIVE SOUND SYSTEM • P MONTANA • SMALLZ THE DJ • WALSHY FIRE

HOSTED BY EDDIE KADI & SHOPSYDOO LOADS MORE TBA

Afro Nation Ghana 27th-30th December 2019 Accra, Ghana

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