Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, alongside global hip hop star French Montana, will lead a star studded opening concert for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON 2025, in Rabat, Morocco.
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, made the announcement on Thursday, confirming that the concert will hold on Saturday, a day before the tournament officially kicks off.
Other artists billed to perform at the highly anticipated event include Moroccan singer Douaa Lahyaoui, French Moroccan hitmaker Lartiste, and rising music act Says’z, adding further colour and diversity to the international lineup.
In a statement, CAF said, “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.”
CAF added that the concert is designed to set the mood for the tournament and showcase Africa’s cultural strength beyond football.
“The opening concert is scheduled for Saturday, just a day before the tournament kicks off, setting the tone for what is expected to be an unforgettable AFCON in Morocco.
“Fans in Rabat and across Africa are eagerly counting down to a night where football and music unite on a grand stage,” the statement said.
AFCON 2025 will be hosted by Morocco, with several African football powerhouses set to compete for continental glory.
