Entertainment News Today, 12 November 2026: Ayra Starr for Coachella, Tems Concert Film, Rema EP Date
Last updated: 12 November 2026 · By Naijatipsland Editorial Team · Editorial policy
Morning roundup · Thursday 12 November 2026 · By Ade Adeniyi, Founder and Editor
Nigerian music had a big Wednesday abroad: Ayra Starr landed a Coachella booking, Spotify put Tems on screen, and Rema set a date for his next project. At home, the December calendar is filling fast with reunion concerts and a crowded film slate. Here are the stories that matter this morning.
Today at a glance
- Ayra Starr is on the Coachella 2027 bill, playing both Sundays in April.
- Spotify releases Tems: Surround Sound, a concert film shot in Lagos, as her debut EP passes 888 million streams.
- Rema’s seven-track EP, E-Mortal Boy, arrives on 20 November with Wizkid on the opening song.
- Olamide announces YBNL: The Reunion for 18 December; Naira Marley and Mayorkun also unveil December shows.
- Jagun Jagun 2 confirmed for Netflix on 4 December as the festive film calendar takes shape.
1. Ayra Starr booked for Coachella 2027
What happened
Coachella published its 2027 line-up on Wednesday, and Ayra Starr is billed on the Sunday programme for both weekends, 11 and 18 April, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. SZA closes those Sunday nights, with Dua Lipa heading Friday and Tame Impala Saturday. The Mavin singer has been on the Coachella stage before as a guest of Jamaican star Koffee, according to setlist.fm, but this time she has her own slot. Set times and stage assignments have not yet been published.
Why it matters
Coachella is one of the most-watched festivals in the world, and a solo booking is a sign that Afrobeats acts are being treated as main-bill draws rather than novelty guests. You can read more about her and other names in our Afrobeats artists to watch guide.
Source: QED; Geo TV; setlist.fm.
2. Spotify puts Tems on screen as For Broken Ears hits 888 million streams
What happened
Spotify released Tems: Surround Sound on Wednesday, a full-length concert film directed by Tim Horwood and recorded in Lagos, with the singer performing in the round surrounded by a small group of Premium subscribers. The set travels from early songs such as Try Me through to recent hits, closing with Free Mind. Spotify’s figures show her 2020 debut EP, For Broken Ears, has now been streamed more than 888 million times across 185 countries, and its songs have introduced almost 19 million new listeners to her since 2023. The company also said 21.6 per cent of people who played the EP in January 2022 were still returning to it in August 2026.
Why it matters
Surround Sound is a format that began in sub-Saharan Africa, so it is another example of a global platform building products around African artists. For Tems, the numbers show a six-year-old project still finding new fans.
Source: Premium Times via allAfrica; Dancehallmag.
3. Rema sets 20 November for E-Mortal Boy
What happened
Rema has announced a new EP, E-Mortal Boy (EMB), due on Friday, 20 November through Mavin Records. The tracklist shared online runs to seven songs, opening with Feel Alright featuring Wizkid, and also includes collaborations with American producer BNYX, British producer London and singer Kah-Lo. Two of the songs, TEA and Oh No, were released earlier as singles. TooXclusive describes the tracklist as official; TalkTalkNigeria noted on Wednesday that the Wizkid feature had not yet been confirmed by either camp, so fans should wait for release day to be sure.
Why it matters
A Rema and Wizkid collaboration would be one of the most talked-about Afrobeats pairings of the year, and the release lands just as streaming platforms build their year-end lists.
Source: NotJustOk; TooXclusive; TalkTalkNigeria.
4. December concerts: YBNL reunion, Marlians Fest and Mayorkun at 10
YBNL: The Reunion
Olamide has announced a reunion concert for 18 December at Oasis Ground on Victoria Island, Lagos, as part of Future Fest 2026, which runs from 11 to 20 December. He will be joined by artists from different eras of his YBNL Nation label: Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML, Lil Kesh, Young Jonn, producer Pheelz and DJ Enimoney. The rapper is also due to headline London’s O2 Arena on 25 March 2027.
Other shows announced
Arise News reports that Naira Marley will bring back his Marlians Fest on 12 December at Eagles Club Field in Surulere, five years after the last edition. Mayorkun has announced 10 Years. 1 Mayor, a concert marking a decade in music, for 13 December at the National Arts Theatre, Lagos, according to The Nigerian Voice.
Why it matters
Detty December is a major earner for Lagos hotels, transport and event workers, and returning diaspora visitors plan trips around these dates. Expect ticket demand to be high for the YBNL line-up in particular.
Source: TheCable Lifestyle; Independent; QED; Arise News; The Nigerian Voice.
5. Jagun Jagun 2 heads to Netflix as December film slate fills up
What happened
Femi Adebayo confirmed on Wednesday that Jagun Jagun 2: War of Warriors will launch worldwide on Netflix on 4 December, following the 2023 original. The same day, EbonyLife’s The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives is due in Nigerian cinemas. Funke Akindele’s The Four: No One Fights Alone opens on 11 December and Toyin Abraham’s Bestie on 16 December, both distributed by FilmOne, according to The Nollywood Reporter. Before then, the Akay Mason-directed thriller Five Figurines reaches cinemas on Friday, 13 November.
Why it matters
December is Nollywood’s most lucrative month, and this year’s slate pits several of the industry’s biggest names against each other within two weeks. A Netflix worldwide release also means diaspora viewers can watch Jagun Jagun 2 on day one. For older favourites, see our list of the best Nollywood movies of all time.
Source: The Sun; The Nollywood Reporter; Legit.ng; Shock NG.
What to watch next
- Friday 13 Nov: Five Figurines in cinemas; The Sun Awards in Lagos, where Flavour receives Creative Icon of the Year.
- Friday 20 Nov: Rema’s E-Mortal Boy EP.
- 4 Dec: Jagun Jagun 2 on Netflix; The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives in cinemas.
- 11 to 20 Dec: Future Fest in Lagos, including YBNL: The Reunion on 18 December.
- 11 and 16 Dec: The Four and Bestie open in cinemas.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ayra Starr performing at Coachella?
She is billed for Sunday, 11 April and Sunday, 18 April 2027. Exact stage and set times have not been announced yet.
Where can I watch the Tems concert film?
Tems: Surround Sound has been streaming on Spotify since Wednesday, 11 November.
Is Jagun Jagun 2 coming to cinemas?
No. Femi Adebayo has confirmed a worldwide Netflix release on 4 December rather than a cinema run.
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