The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 is about far more than football. It’s shaping up as a massive celebration of African culture, music, and unity, and Nigeria’s own David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been confirmed as one of the main performers at the opening concert in Rabat, Morocco. Organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in partnership with TotalEnergies and the Kingdom of Morocco, this electrifying concert will take place on Saturday, 20 December 2025 at the OLM Souissi Fan Zone — just one day before the football tournament kicks off.

The show is expected to draw fans from across Africa and beyond as music and football converge on a grand continental stage. Davido, one of Africa’s biggest music stars and a leading voice in Afrobeats globally, will perform alongside an international lineup designed to reflect the cultural diversity and youthful energy of the continent. His presence at the concert adds even more excitement, especially for Nigerian fans who have followed his rise from local sensation to global performer.

Who Else Is Performing?

The entertainment roster for the AFCON kickoff concert is truly star-studded and includes:

• French Montana — The Moroccan-born US hip-hop star whose global hits and massive streaming numbers have made him a household name internationally.

• Douaa Lahyaoui — A rising Moroccan singer showcasing contemporary pop and urban fusion, representing homegrown talent on one of Africa’s biggest stages.

• Says’z — An energetic emerging artist known for his modern urban sound.

• Lartiste — French-Moroccan musician blending cultures, genres, and generations. This dynamic lineup promises a concert that’s as diverse as the African continent itself — mixing Afrobeats, hip-hop, pop, and contemporary sounds to set the mood for what is being billed as one of the most ambitious entertainment programmes ever staged around an AFCON tournament.

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 (two of Africa’s biggest global exports) 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.

And for fans, it’s an opportunity to experience the joy of music before the drama of AFCON’s football drama kicks off. As the countdown continues, Nigeria and Africa alike are ready for a night where rhythm and football spirit unite, proving that AFCON is truly more than a game; it’s a continental cultural celebration.

Sources: Confédération Africaine de Football, TVCNews, Sports247, AFCON