Afrobeats Phenomenon Omah Lay To Set Dubai Alight. Butterfly Carnival Returns

The Middle East’s most vibrant carnival experience, Butterfly Carnival, is back for its biggest edition yet , and it kicks off with a powerhouse first headliner: Afrobeats superstar OMAH LAY.

One of Africa’s most exciting and versatile artists, Omah Lay has taken the global stage by storm with smash hits including “Understand,” “Soso,” “Godly,” and chart-topping collaborations with Justin Bieber and Ozuna. Known for his effortless blend of Afrobeats, R&B and soul, Omah Lay has amassed over one billion streams worldwide and built a reputation for magnetic, high-energy live performances that leave crowds euphoric. His Dubai debut at Butterfly Carnival is set to be one of the most talked-about moments of the year.

Butterfly Carnival 2025 promises to transform Dubai Media City Amphitheatre into a full-scale festival village, combining pulsating global sounds, vibrant cultural showcases and the region’s biggest carnival parade. Fans can expect two mega stages, dynamic Caribbean and African sound systems, dancers, drummers, glittering costumes, street food from across the world, and the signature fireworks finale.

Tickets are now live at www.butterflycarnival.com, and early bird passes are already sold out following huge demand. Current categories include General Admission from AED 149, Brunch Packages, VIP & VVIP experiences with backstage access and exclusive areas, plus premium table bookings.

This first headliner reveal marks just the beginning — more major names and surprise performances will be announced in the weeks ahead.

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