Festival-goers light up the night during an electrifying set at Coachella 2025 Weekend 2.
Coachella 2025 closed out with a powerful second weekend (18–20 April), delivering standout performances from across the globe, and Africa made its presence felt in the most memorable way.
South African superstar Tyla returned for another blazing performance, electrifying the crowd with her smooth Amapiano sound. Dressed in Coachella-chic fashion, she lit up the Outdoor Theatre with hits like Water and On and On , reaffirming her ascent as Africa's next global pop icon.
Nigerian music royalty Seun Kuti, son of the legendary Fela Kuti, took the stage with the iconic Egypt 80 band. Their performance was a spiritual, high-energy celebration of Afrobeat and Pan-African consciousness, blending funky brass lines with revolutionary chants. This cultural experience had the audience moving and reflecting.
In one of the festival's refreshing curveballs, Shaboozey – the American country singer of Nigerian descent – merged cowboy soul with hip-hop swagger. His genre-bending set stood out, reminding the crowd that country music isn't confined to stereotypes, and that African heritage runs through more musical veins than people realise.
Weekend 2's highlight wasn't complete without a riveting set from hip-hop icon Missy Elliott. Making her long-awaited Coachella debut, Missy transformed the main stage into a time capsule of creativity. Hits like Get Ur Freak On and Work It felt just as fresh as ever, reminding fans that legends don't age, they evolve.
Other acts, from Megan Thee Stallion and Blur to Ice Spice, gave Weekend 2 an unforgettable close. Their performances were energetic and bold and perfectly captured Coachella's spirit of innovation and global musical fusion.
As the sun set on Weekend 2, Coachella 2025 became a playground for international stars and a platform where African and diasporic talent rightfully stole the spotlight.
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