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Morocco will open the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations with a major musical spectacle as global stars French Montana and Davido lead a high-profile concert at the OLM Souissi Fan Zone in Rabat on Saturday, 20 December.
CAF, TotalEnergies and the Kingdom of Morocco have unveiled what is described as one of the most ambitious entertainment programmes ever staged alongside the tournament, turning the build-up to AFCON 2025 into a continental celebration of music, culture and football.
The concert, which begins at 18:00 local time, brings together some of the biggest names in African and international music, including Moroccan rising star Douaa Lahyaoui, the rapidly emerging Says’z and the hugely popular Lartiste.
This is according to a report by cafonline.com.
Organisers say the line-up reflects their aim of promoting African unity, creativity and youth, one day before the continent’s biggest sporting event kicks off.
Morocco preparing to set the tone before the first whistle.
Before a ball is kicked at AFCON 2025, Morocco intends to showcase its cultural energy through a mixture of urban sounds, Afrobeats, pop and traditional influences. The Rabat show is positioned as the signature event of the opening weekend, designed to bring fans together from across Africa and beyond.
French Montana: a global icon returning home French Montana, the US-based rapper born in Morocco, will headline the show in what organisers describe as a symbolic homecoming.
The artist has built a massive global following with chart-topping albums such as Excuse My French and Jungle Rules, and international hits including Unforgettable, which has earned billions of streams.
A regular presence at major award ceremonies such as the BET Awards and Billboard Music Awards, French Montana brings global visibility to the opening celebrations and is expected to deliver one of the most high-profile performances of the evening.
Davido: the face of Afrobeats on the world stage Nigerian superstar Davido will also take centre stage in Rabat.
One of Africa’s most influential modern artists, he has shaped the rise of Afrobeats internationally through acclaimed albums A Good Time, A Better Time and Timeless.
With worldwide tours, hundreds of millions of streams and accolades from the MTV Africa Music Awards, BET Awards and the Headies, Davido’s presence underscores the continental pride Morocco hopes to project at AFCON 2025.
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