American-Ghanaian singer and songwriter Ama Serwah Genfi, popularly known as Amaarae, is set to make history by being the first Ghanaian act to perform at Coachella on April 13 and April 20, 2025.
On its official Instagram handle, Coachella announced Amaarae as part of a star-studded lineup for the 2025 edition of the prestigious music festival, which attracts a global audience.
Her performance will make her the first Ghanaian artiste to grace the Coachella stage, cementing her place in music history.
Amaarae will perform alongside global stars such as Travis Scott, Post Malone, Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion, South African sensation Tyla, Ty Dolla Sign, T-Pain, and Nigeria’s Rema.
The 2025 Coachella Music Festival will take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, from April 11 to April 20. Ticket presales are scheduled to begin on Friday, November 22, 2024.
The “Angels in Tibet” crooner has had an incredible 2024, featuring appearances at Denmark’s Roskilde Festival and a collaboration with American rapper and actor Childish Gambino on his “Bando Stone & The New World” album.
She also joined Childish Gambino on his New World Tour. Amaarae also became the first female Ghanaian musician to reach one billion streams on all major music streaming platforms.
She is known for her fusion of Pop, R&B, Afrobeats, and Alté, as well as her fluid representation of gender and sexuality.