Davido and French Montana to Headline 2025 AFCON Opening Concert
Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been announced as one of the headline performers for the opening concert of the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Rabat, Morocco.
The Confederation of African Football, in a statement on Thursday, confirmed that Davido, alongside French hip-hop star French Montana, will lead a star-studded international line-up for the pre-tournament concert.
Also billed to perform are global hip-hop artistes including Moroccan singer Douaa Lahyaoui, French-Moroccan hitmaker Lartiste and Says’z.
The opening concert is scheduled for Saturday, a day before the competition officially begins, and is expected to set the tone for the month-long football festival in Morocco.
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.
“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.”
AFCON 2025 will bring together the qualifying African national teams, with organisers promising a blend of football, entertainment and cultural showcase.
