Chris Brown Is Set As A Headliner Act For Afro Nation In 2021

Chris Brown has officially been announced as a headliner act for the Afro Nation Portugal festival that is set to return next year.

Afro Nation is a Portuguese Afrobeats, hip-hop, dancehall, basement, and R&B festival held each summer on the Praia da Rocha beach, just south of Portimão.

The event this year was cancelled due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, but they have recently announced their line-up for 2021.

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Afro Nation took to Instagram to share a promo video of Chris Brown performing with the following caption: “Did someone say @chrisbrownofficial on a beach in Portugal!?!? This will be his first European performance in 5 years #ANP2021 Go Crazy.”

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Did someone say @chrisbrownofficial on a beach in Portugal!?!? This will be his first European performance in 5 years 😱 #ANP2021 Go Crazy. 🤯⁣ ⁣ Sign-up to receive the pre-sale ticket link via www.afronation.com and for the chance to WIN access to the VIP side of stage viewing platform for his performance.⁣ ⁣ PRESALE THUR 3RD SEPT 9AM BST⁣⁣⁣ ON SALE FRI 4TH SEPT 9AM BST⁣ ⁣ #AfroNation #AfroNationPortugal

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The 2021 events line-up lists the likes of Tion Wayne, Burna Boy, Davido, Koffee, WizKid, and Skepta among others.

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#ANP2021 🤯 Sign-up to receive the pre-sale ticket link and for the chance to WIN:⁣⁣ 4 x VVIP Wristbands (or upgrades) 4 x European Flights (Any major EU airport) 3 Nights in a 5* Hotel (2 x Twin/Double rooms) PRESALE THUR 3RD SEPT 9AM BST⁣⁣ ON SALE FRI 4TH SEPT 9AM BST Sign-up for the pre-sale link at www.afronation.com⁣⁣ #AfroNation #AfroNationPortugal

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In a statement posted on the official festivals Twitter account, they said: “Afro Nation has been closely monitoring this situation and working in tandem with partners, local authorities and the Portuguese government. The safety of our fans, artists, staff and the local community remain paramount.”

It went on to say: “In light of the recent Portuguese Government directive regarding large gatherings, Afro Nation Portugal will be postponed to July 1-3 2021 and all tickets will remain valid.”

“On a more positive note, we have been working hard behind the scenes for every eventuality. We have expanded our line-up, and can now confirm the biggest Afrobeats line-up of all time for Afro Nation Portugal 2021.” – They added.

“As an independent festival we are committed to putting on the biggest and best Afrobeats events to take place anywhere in the world for you.” – The statement concluded.

⁣Presale for tickets takes place on the 3rd of September 2020 at 9AM BST and are on sale on the 4th of Septemeber 2020 at 9AM BST.