Tyla Will Participate in The Roskilde Festival 2025

After being forced to cancel her 2024 appearance due to illness, South African sensation Tyla is finally set to make her highly anticipated Roskilde Festival debut. On 5 July, she’ll take center stage at the iconic Orange Stage, marking her first-ever performance in Denmark.

For fans of her sultry sound and genre-defying hits like “Water,” it’s a long-awaited moment that’s bound to resonate far beyond the festival grounds. Tyla’s music is a slick cocktail of genres from Amapiano to Jazz. She is weaving deep house textures with jazz and lounge undertones. Her rhythmic finesse and stage presence have turned her into one of South Africa’s fastest-rising stars globally.

With this Roskilde set, she’s not just performing—she’s claiming a new international milestone.

Tyla Among The Artists at The Festival

Also hitting the Orange Stage on 5 July is Africa Express. It is a well-known boundary-blurring collective founded by Damon Albarn. Famous for its spontaneous energy and multicultural ethos, the group arrives with fresh material from their upcoming project, Bahidorá. The project was written and recorded deep in the Mexican jungle.

So, Expect a genre-spanning spectacle featuring contributions from Moonchild Sanelly, Joan As Police Woman, and Django Django, all threading African, European, and American styles into a vibrant musical tapestry. As always, Africa Express isn’t just a performance—it’s a cultural exchange in real-time.

Roskilde’s commitment to spotlighting African talent goes deeper than headliners. This year’s lineup includes many artists who reflect the continent’s sonic diversity, from traditional roots to experimental electronics. Ngwaka Son Système and Kwashibu Area Band, among them African music lovers, can also find Essy Tadesse.

So, this year’s Roskilde Festival isn’t just giving Africa a seat at the table—it’s handing over the mic. The continent’s influence is everywhere, from club-ready Amapiano drops to traditional chants laced with electronica. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the sounds of Lagos, Johannesburg, or Addis Ababa, this year’s lineup presents every part of Africa.