The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido as one of the headline performers for the opening concert of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

According to a statement released by CAF on Thursday, the highly anticipated concert will kick off the continental football festival in Morocco on Saturday, a day before the tournament’s first match.

Davido will share the stage with global hip-hop star French Montana, Moroccan singer Douaa Lahyaoui, French-Moroccan hitmaker Lartiste, and rising talent Says’z.

“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,” CAF said in the statement, highlighting the performers as a reflection of the tournament’s cultural diversity and global appeal.

“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. This mix of African and international acts underscores AFCON’s celebration of African culture, music, and global influence,” the statement added.

The concert in Rabat is set to set the tone for what promises to be a memorable edition of AFCON 2025, with fans across the continent eagerly anticipating a night where football and music come together on a grand stage.

CAF noted that the tournament is expected to draw millions of viewers worldwide, blending Africa’s rich football heritage with world-class entertainment.

“Fans in Rabat and across Africa are eagerly counting down to a night where football and music unite on a grand stage,” CAF concluded.