- Davido & French Montana to headline high-profile AFCON 2025 concert in Morocco ahead of Sunday’s kick-off.
- The concert will begin at 18:00 local time (16:00 EAT) at the OLM Souissi Fan Zone in Rabat on Saturday, December 20.
- The event is scheduled just a day before Morocco faces Comoros in the tournament opener on Sunday, December 21, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
Global music stars Davido of Nigeria and Moroccan-American Rapper French Montana are set to headline a high-profile concert for the eagerly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco.
The event, which begins at 18:00 local time (4:00 PM EAT) at the OLM Souissi Fan Zone in Rabat, brings together some of the biggest names in African and international music, including Moroccan rising talent Douaa Lahyaoui, the rapidly emerging Says’z, and the hugely popular Lartiste.
Fans will be entertained just a day before Morocco’s national team kicks off the tournament against Comoros on Sunday, December 21 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium from 20:00 local time (22:00 EAT).
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Davido & French Montana to headline high-profile AFCON 2025
Before a ball is kicked at AFCON 2025, Morocco aims to showcase its cultural energy through a fusion of urban sounds, Afrobeats, pop, and traditional influences.
The Rabat show is positioned as the signature event of the opening weekend, designed to unite supporters from across Africa and beyond.
French Montana, the US-based rapper born in Morocco, will headline in what CAF and the Kingdom of Morocco- the event organizers, describe as a symbolic homecoming.
The artist has built a massive global following with chart-topping albums like Excuse My French and Jungle Rules, and international hits such as Unforgettable, which has amassed billions of streams.
A familiar face at major award ceremonies like the BET Awards and Billboard Music Awards, French Montana brings worldwide visibility to the opening celebrations and is expected to deliver one of the evening’s most standout performances.
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Nigerian superstar Davido will also command the stage in Rabat.
As one of Africa’s most influential contemporary artists, he has helped propel Afrobeats onto the global scene through acclaimed albums like 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 emphasizes the continental pride Morocco hopes to embody during AFCON 2025.
Meanwhile, Moroccan singer Douaa Lahyaoui has become one of the country’s most prominent young talents, skillfully blending pop, urban styles, and Moroccan heritage.
Her songs have gathered tens of millions of views online, and she has already graced several major international events.
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Her involvement in the opening festivities is meant to highlight Morocco’s cultural dynamism and showcase home-grown talent on a global platform.
Says’z, known for his mix of rap, urban pop, and contemporary African influences, is one of the fastest-rising acts on digital platforms and is expected to bring high tempo and youthful vibrancy to the Rabat fan zone.
Franco-Moroccan artist Lartiste adds further diversity to the lineup.
Recognized for blending genres, languages, and cultures, he has produced several gold and platinum-selling singles and albums, accumulating hundreds of millions of views across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
His performance aligns with AFCON 2025’s broader vision: a tournament founded on diversity, exchange, and shared experience.
According to the CAF poster, the event will be free for fans and ticket holders on the day.