Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, lit up the opening ceremony of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as he delivered a thrilling performance alongside global rap star French Montana.
The opening ceremony, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, marked the official kickoff of the continent’s biggest football tournament.
Davido and French Montana thrilled fans with a live performance of the newly released AFCON official soundtrack, drawing loud cheers from thousands of supporters inside the stadium.
The energetic performance underscored the tournament’s blend of football, music and African cultural expression, setting the tone for the competition.
Moments after the show, fans in the stadium and viewers across the world took to social media to hail Davido’s stage presence and delivery, describing the performance as a fitting opener to the tournament.
AFCON 2025 is expected to run for several weeks, featuring Africa’s top national teams competing for continental glory.
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