Amaarae Makes History as First Ghanaian to Perform at Coachella

Ghanaian music star Amaarae has officially made history by becoming the first artiste from Ghana to perform at the world-famous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

The popular alté singer took to the stage in Indio, California over the weekend and gave fans an unforgettable show filled with energy, style, and pride in her roots.

Born Ama Serwah Genfi, the “Sad Girlz Luv Money” hitmaker wowed the crowd with her unique voice and blend of different music styles.

She performed songs from her two popular albums, “The Angel You Don’t Know” and “Fountain Baby.”

The audience danced and sang along to favourites like “Co-Star,” “Reckless & Sweet,” and “Fancy.”

Amaarae’s outfit was bright and bold, celebrating her African heritage, and her presence on the Coachella stage showed how far African alternative music has come.

She even took time during her performance to pay tribute to other Ghanaian artistes by performing songs from La Même Gang, the Asakaa Boys, and music veteran Eazzy.

It was a moment that gave the global audience a taste of Ghana’s rich and growing music scene.

The Coachella Festival, which takes place every year in California, is known for featuring some of the biggest names in music from around the world.

Since it started in 1999, many international stars have performed there—but until now, no artiste from Ghana had ever made it onto the main stage.

Amaarae’s performance is a big win not just for her, but for Ghana and African music as a whole.

Her style mixes Afropop, R&B, soul, and experimental sounds, creating music that is different but loved by many.

She now joins other African stars like Burna Boy, Tems, and Black Coffee who are shining on the world stage.

Fans in Ghana and across Africa have celebrated her big moment. Social media was filled with messages of support and joy, with many saying it was about time her talent got this kind of global spotlight.