Award-winning Afrobeats superstar Davido is set to headline the official kick‑off concert of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), promising an electrifying start to the continent’s biggest football festival.
The concert, scheduled to take place at the Olm Souissi Fan Zone in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday, will also feature performances from international stars including French Montana, Douaa Lahyaoui, Says’z, and Lartiste.
This isn’t Davido’s first major football‑themed performance, he previously headlined the AFCON 2017 opening ceremony, performed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw in Doha.
The ‘With You’ crooner also took stage at the 2023 Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Awards, cementing his reputation as a global music powerhouse capable of thrilling large audiences.
The AFCON 2025 finals officially kick off on Saturday with the opening game between hosts Morocco and Comoros at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, setting the stage for a month-long celebration of football and culture.
The concert isn’t just about music, it’s an expression of African pride, cultural creativity, and unity by bringing together artists from across the continent and the diaspora, CAF and TotalEnergies aim to spotlight how music and sport complement each other in celebrating identity and artistry.
For Davido, this performance marks another high-profile gig on the global stage, continuing his role as one of Africa’s most influential entertainers.
Fans are eagerly anticipating not just the sporting spectacle, but also the musical extravaganza that promises to bring together top African and international talents, with Davido leading the charge.