Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been confirmed as one of the headline performers for the opening concert of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Rabat, Morocco.
The concert is scheduled to hold on Saturday, a day before the tournament officially kicks off, setting the tone for the month-long continental football showpiece.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that Davido will headline a star-studded international lineup set to kick off AFCON 2025 in grand style.
Also set to take the stage are international hip-hop star French Montana, Moroccan vocalist Douaa Lahyaoui, French-Moroccan hitmaker Lartiste, and the fast-emerging talent Says’z.
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CAF said the varied lineup highlights AFCON’s dedication to showcasing African culture, music, and its growing impact on the global stage.
“Global hip-hop star French Montana and Nigerian Afrobeats icon Davido will headline an exciting international lineup, joined by Moroccan sensation Douaa Lahyaoui, French-Moroccan hitmaker Lartiste, and rising artist Says’z,” the statement read.
CAF added that the opening concert is designed to fuse football and music, creating a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere ahead of the tournament.
“The concert, scheduled for Saturday, just a day before the competition begins, will set the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable AFCON in Morocco,” the statement added.
Davido, widely regarded as one of Africa’s biggest music stars, is famous for his high-energy shows on some of the world’s grandest stages. His appearance at the AFCON opening concert underscores the deepening connection between African football and the entertainment industry.
Moroccan-American rapper French Montana, known for his string of global hits, is also set to attract international attention, further enhancing the tournament’s global reach.
AFCON 2025 will bring together the continent’s finest national teams in a fierce contest for continental honours, with organisers assuring fans an experience that goes beyond football—a vibrant cultural celebration of Africa’s music, creativity, and identity.
Excitement is already building in Rabat and across Africa as fans anticipate an unforgettable evening where music meets football, ahead of Morocco hosting the prestigious competition.
Davido’s selection for the AFCON 2025 opening concert adds to his impressive record of landmark performances. In 2022, he made history as the first Nigerian artiste to perform at a FIFA World Cup ceremony, delivering the official anthem Hayya Hayya alongside Aisha and Trinidad Cardona at the closing ceremony in Qatar.
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