Nigerian music superstar, Davido, transformed AFCON 2025 in Rabat into a pulsating hub of music and continental pride, hours before Africa’s biggest football fiesta officially began.
Against the glowing backdrop of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, the Nigerian megastar delivered a performance that felt less like an opening act and more like a declaration. As one of the headline performers at the official AFCON opening concert, Davido brought Afrobeats to the heart of the tournament, fusing sport and sound in a moment that captured Africa’s creative spirit.
The energy peaked at the OLM Souissi Fan Zone, where Davido stepped on stage to deafening cheers. From “Fall” to “Unavailable” and “With You,” every lyric was met with roaring sing-alongs as fans claimed the night as their own. Sharing the spotlight with international rap heavyweight French Montana and Moroccan stars Douaa Lahyaoui and Lartiste, the lineup mirrored AFCON itself — proudly African, yet unmistakably global.
Even a gentle drizzle could not slow the momentum. Flags waved, bodies moved in rhythm, and the crowd danced as one, turning the fan zone into a living tapestry of cultures and colours. The music spilled beyond the venue, echoing through Rabat’s streets and blurring the line between football supporters and music lovers in a shared celebration.
More than entertainment, the opening spectacle framed AFCON 2025 as a cultural journey. Traditional African expressions intertwined seamlessly with Afrobeats and hip-hop, reinforcing the tournament’s deeper message of unity, heritage and modern African identity on a global stage.
For Davido, fresh off the global success of his 2025 5ive Alive Tour, the night marked another defining chapter — a reminder of his role not just as a hitmaker, but as a cultural ambassador. Online, fans quickly crowned his performance the perfect kickoff, setting the emotional tempo for the weeks of football drama to follow.
By the time the lights dimmed in Morocco’s capital, one thing was certain: Davido didn’t merely entertain at AFCON 2025 — he set the rhythm for a continent ready to sing, dance and compete as one.
