Full List of Artists Set to Perform in AFCON 2025 Opening Ceremony in Morocco

Morocco is preparing for a massive musical celebration before the first whistle of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a high-profile concert to launch the tournament in style.

The event takes place on Saturday, 20 December, at the OLM Souissi Fan Zone in Rabat. It starts at 18:00 local time and is expected to run until midnight.

This musical spectacle happens just one day before the host nation, Morocco, faces Comoros in the opening match on Sunday.

A Continental Celebration

Organisers describe the show as an ambitious entertainment programme. It aims to unite fans from across Africa and beyond through a mix of Afrobeats, pop, and urban sounds. The concert is free for fans and ticket holders on the day.

"It’s all about the rhythm. And it starts long before kickoff!" — CAF Official Statement

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Nigerian megastar Davido is set to leadthe performances.Known for hits across his acclaimed albums likeTimeless and A Better Time, Davido is a central figure in the global rise of Afrobeats.

He brings a collection of awards to the stage, including honours from the MTV Africa Music Awards and the BET Awards.

The Homecoming of a Global Star

Joining Davido is the Moroccan-American rapper French Montana. For Montana, this performance is a symbolic homecoming. Though based in the United States, the rapper was born in Morocco.

Montana has a massive global following. His international hit Unforgettable has earned billions of streams worldwide.

His presence is expected to provide significant global visibility to the opening celebrations in Rabat.

Showcasing Local and Rising Talent

The lineup also features prominent Moroccan and regional artists. Douaa Lahyaoui, a rising star in Morocco, will blend pop with traditional Moroccan identity.

Her music has already gathered tens of millions of views online.

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Other performers include:

• Lartiste: A Franco-Moroccan artist known for mixing languages and cultures.

• Says’z: An emerging act blending rap and urban pop with contemporary African influences.

"The Rabat show is positioned as the signature event of the opening weekend." — Tournament Organisers

The concert is designed to reflect the broader vision of AFCON 2025: a tournament built on diversity and shared experiences.

By bringing together global icons and local stars, Morocco intends to set a high energy level before the football even begins.