When people think of Mawazine…
They think of global superstars.
International pop icons.
Massive concerts.
But this year…
One stage is putting the spotlight exactly where it belongs:
Africa.
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From June 19 to June 27, the Bouregreg Stage in Rabat will become a celebration of the continent’s incredible musical diversity, bringing together artists from every corner of Africa.
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The journey begins with The Ancestors from Togo before welcoming Ghanaian superstar Stonebwoy, one of the biggest names in Afrodancehall.
Then comes Guinea’s rising Afrobeats sensation Djelykaba Bintou, followed by Angola’s energetic pop icon Pongo.
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The lineup keeps getting stronger.
Ivory Coast’s Serge Beynaud will bring his signature Coupé-Décalé energy.
Senegal’s legendary Orchestra Baobab returns with more than fifty years of musical history.
Zambian rapper Sampa The Great adds her unique blend of hip-hop and African sounds.
Malian legend Oumou Sangaré brings one of the continent’s most iconic voices.
And the closing night belongs to Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz, one of Africa’s biggest global artists.
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More than a concert series…
It’s a showcase of Africa’s cultural power.
From Afrobeats and Coupé-Décalé to Afro-pop, rap and traditional rhythms, the Bouregreg Stage reflects a continent whose music is conquering playlists around the world.
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At a time when African artists dominate international charts and collaborate with the biggest names in music, Mawazine reminds everyone that the continent isn’t following global trends anymore.
It’s creating them.
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One thing is certain.
For nine nights, Rabat won’t just host a festival.
It will become one of the biggest stages for African music anywhere in the world.
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So here’s the question: if you could only attend one performance at Mawazine 2026, who are you choosing—Stonebwoy, Diamond Platnumz, Oumou Sangaré, Orchestra Baobab… or another African artist who deserves even more global recognition?
