Joshua Baraka Reflects on Festival That Made Him Feel “Celebrated”

Joshua Baraka has opened up about what it meant to perform at Afro Nation Portugal 2025, calling it a career-defining moment.

The fast-rising Ugandan singer shared his excitement during a recent interview on Rwanda TV.

Yo, that was such a crazy experience, like just being in the same space with a lot of these really big artistes. It was really affirming and really made me feel very good. I was just happy to be there. I really felt celebrated, and it was a really big milestone in my journey.

The festival, which ran from July 9 to July 11, featured a star-studded lineup including Burna Boy, Tems, Davido, Mary J. Blige, and amapiano heavyweights such as Scorpion Kings and Uncle Waffles.

Despite a last-minute absence by Chris Brown, Afro Nation Portugal maintained its reputation as a world-class platform, giving emerging stars like Baraka the chance to shine alongside international stars.

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