Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will headline the opening concert of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025) in Rabat, Morocco.
The announcement was made on Thursday by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), confirming that Davido will lead a star-studded global cast for the pre-tournament concert.
Joining him on stage is American-Moroccan hip-hop icon French Montana, who will add international flavour to the historic event.
Also confirmed to perform are:
Douaa Lahyaoui – Moroccan vocalist
Lartiste – French-Moroccan hitmaker
Says’z – fast-rising music star
The opening concert will take place Saturday, one day before the competition officially kicks off, and will set the tone for a month-long football celebration in Morocco.
CAF said the event reflects the spirit of AFCON — merging football, culture, music, and Africa’s global influence.
The statement read:
“The Confederation of African Football has officially announced the artists set to headline the opening concert of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Rabat. Global hip-hop star French Montana and Nigerian Afrobeats icon Davido will lead an exciting international line-up, joined by Moroccan sensation Douaa Lahyaoui, French-Moroccan hitmaker Lartiste, and rising artist Says’z. The diverse selection reflects AFCON’s celebration of African culture, music, and global influence.”
Fans across the continent are counting down to what promises to be an unforgettable night, as football and music collide on one of the biggest stages in African sport.
AFCON 2025 will gather the very best national teams from across Africa, with organisers promising top-class football, world-class entertainment, and rich cultural showcases throughout the tournament.
Source: https://sportblits.com/sports-news/davido-french-montana-set-to-headline-afcon-2025-opening-concert/
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