Davido and French Montana to Headline AFCON 2025 Kick-Off Concert in Rabat

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido and global hip-hop icon French Montana have been confirmed as the main performers for the opening concert of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The show will take place at the OLM Souissi Fan Zone in Rabat on Saturday, 20 December, just one day before the tournament officially begins.

The announcement was made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which revealed a vibrant international lineup designed to celebrate African music, culture, and global influence ahead of the competition.

According to CAF,

“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.

“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. The diverse selection reflects AFCON’s celebration of African culture, music, and global influence.

“The opening concert is scheduled for Saturday, just a day before the tournament kicks off, setting the tone for what is expected to be an unforgettable AFCON in Morocco.

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

The event is scheduled to begin on Saturday at 6:00 PM local time and is expected to draw fans from Rabat and across the continent, as excitement continues to build toward the kickoff of AFCON 2025.