Grammy-nominated rapper Gunnais set to make his African debut because the headliner for Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged, the flagship occasion of Flytime Fest 2024. Happening on the Eko Conference Heart in Lagos, Nigeria, on Dec. 22, the efficiency marks a milestone in each Gunna’s profession and the legacy of the competition, which celebrates its twentieth anniversary this 12 months.

The Atlanta-born rapper shall be joined by a few of Africa’s largest rising stars, bridging the hole between world and African music audiences. The occasion kicks off Flytime Fest’s four-day music occasion, which can even function performances by Nigerian rap icon Olamide (Dec. 23), Afrobeats heavyweight Davido (Dec. 24), and Afro-pop sensation Ayra Starr (Dec. 25).

This landmark efficiency comes as Gunna continues to journey the excessive of his Grammy nominated 2024 album, “One in every of Wun.” He additionally lately collaborated with Afrobeats stars Asake and SARZ on the monitor “Happiness,” highlighting his connection to the African music scene forward of his Lagos debut.

Flytime Promotions, the powerhouse behind Flytime Fest, has been a pacesetter in African stay leisure for 20 years. Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged, the competition’s centerpiece, has advanced from a neighborhood live performance right into a cultural establishment, internet hosting world stars like Ja Rule, Ashanti, and Megan Thee Stallion alongside African icons. Previous occasions have sparked game-changing collaborations, akin to Wizkid’s first encounter with Tems, resulting in their Grammy-nominated hit “Essence.”

Flytime Fest is helmed by Nigerian government Cecil Hammond, who boasts a longtime historical past of bridging the hole between Africa and the remainder of the world. “At Flytime, our focus has all the time been to supply a platform for the world to expertise our best-in-class Afrobeats abilities, each established and rising,” Hammond says. “As we have fun our twentieth 12 months within the trade, we stay devoted to driving excellence in all that we do and can proceed to push boundaries to make Nigeria proud, not solely on the continent however around the globe.”