Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido will headline the opening concert of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, adding musical flair to the continent’s biggest football tournament.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in partnership with TotalEnergies and the Moroccan government, announced that the concert will hold on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the OLM Souissi Fan Zone in Rabat, one day before the tournament kicks off.
Davido, born David Adeleke, has been named among the lead performers for the highly anticipated kickoff show, which is expected to draw thousands of fans from across Africa and beyond. The concert is designed to fuse football with music, culture, and African identity on a global stage.
Widely regarded as one of Africa’s most influential music exports, Davido’s inclusion underscores the growing international reach of Afrobeats. His journey from local Nigerian success to global stardom has earned him a massive following, making his appearance a major highlight of the AFCON festivities.
The opening concert will feature a diverse lineup of international and African stars, including:
French Montana, the Moroccan-born American rapper with global chart-topping hits
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Douaa Lahyaoui, a fast-rising Moroccan singer blending pop and urban sounds
Says’z, an emerging urban music artist
Lartiste, the French-Moroccan performer known for genre-crossing music
Organisers say the mix of Afrobeats, hip-hop, pop, and contemporary African sounds reflects the cultural diversity and youthful energy of the continent, setting the tone for what is expected to be one of the most ambitious entertainment events in AFCON history.
Beyond entertainment, the concert is intended to celebrate African pride and creativity, highlighting the shared power of music and football as tools for unity and global cultural expression.
For Davido, the performance represents another milestone on the international stage. For fans, it offers a festive prelude to weeks of football action, reinforcing AFCON’s status as more than a sporting competition, but a celebration of African culture.
