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Attendees of the 2024 Glastonbury Music Festival witnessed an electrifying input of Nigerian music, as Burna Boy, Femi Kuti, Tems, and Ayra Starr dazzled over 200,000 attendees with their captivating performances at one of the world’s largest music gatherings of the year.
The 2024 Glastonbury Music Festival featured a high-profile list of artists from various genres worldwide. However, the Nigerian acts stole our hearts at Netng with the way they showcased the rich diversity and talent of African music on an international stage.
Ayra Starr, who is fresh from the release of her sophomore album ‘The Year I Turned 21,’ lit up the festival on June 28th with a spirited performance that included fan favorites like her 2023 hit single ‘Sability,’ drawing cheers from the crowd.
Grammy-winning sensation Tems returned to Glastonbury, enchanting fans with soulful renditions from her latest album ‘Born In The Wild,’ and delivering unforgettable moments that cemented her status as a global star. Recently, Tems won the Best Gospel/Inspirational Award at 2024 BET Awards on June 30,2024.
Burna Boy, coming off a historic sold-out concert at London Stadium, took to the Glastonbury stage on June 30th, thrilling fans to some of his chart-topping hits, including his 2022 hit single ‘Last Last.’
Notably, Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti and his son Made Kuti delivered a powerful performance, culminating in a collaborative performance with Coldplay. The fusion of their Afrobeat rhythms with Coldplay’s eclectic sound during ‘Arabesque’ left a lasting impression, showcasing the harmonious blend of musical cultures.
Highlighting the festival’s spirit of collaboration, Burna Boy and British rapper Little Simz joined Coldplay for the premiere of their unreleased track ‘We Pray,’ marking a historic moment of cross-genre unity.
The 2024 Glastonbury Music Festival once again proved to be a melting pot of musical brilliance, with Nigerian artists leaving an indelible mark on the global stage. As the music world continues to celebrate their achievements, the performances of Burna Boy, Femi Kuti, Tems, and Ayra Starr will be remembered as defining moments of this year’s festival, embodying the spirit of cultural exchange and musical innovation.
