Davido has been announced as the only Nigerian artist performing at Coachella 2026, joining global stars like Justin Bieber and Karol G.
His wife, Chioma, celebrated the news by sharing the lineup poster on Instagram with crying and fire emojis.
Nigerian star Davido has been announced as one of the performers at Coachella 2026, making him the only Nigerian artist on the lineup.
The festival, set for April 10–12 and April 17–19 in Indio, California, will also feature Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, and Anyma as headliners.
Reacting to the news, Davido’s wife Chioma proudly shared the festival poster on her Instagram story, adding crying and fire emojis.
In other news….. The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has announced that all churches must now obtain licences for songs performed during services, warning that using other people’s compositions without permission amounts to copyright theft.
Speaking on Burning Issues with Oscar Pambuka on September 15, spokesperson Alexio Gwenzi said churches, cover bands, and venues are “music users” under the law and must pay licensing fees before performing copyrighted works.
“If you are going to perform another person’s intellectual property, you are infringing on their copyright and you should pay for it,” he stated, noting that fees for churches range from US$30 to US$100 depending on congregation size. He revealed that some big churches, such as Prophet Makandiwa’s UFIC, already comply.
ZIMURA recently stirred debate with a US$150 tariff for cover bands, but Gwenzi defended the policy, saying tariffs are approved by the Ministry before implementation. On royalties, he explained: “We pay for usage of music. If your music is not being used, you can’t get anything,” citing top payouts of about US$5,000.
He also confirmed that CEO Polisile Ncube-Chimhini remains in office despite a June 2025 fraud conviction under appeal, while highlighting member benefits such as funeral cover, allowances, and a US$500 support fund.
