French Montana and Davido to headline AFCON opening concert at Rabat fan zone

Morocco will launch the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations with a major musical event, as global stars French Montana and Davido headline a high-profile concert at the OLM Souissi Fan Zone in Rabat on Saturday, December 20, on the eve of the tournament’s kick-off.

Unveiled by CAF, the concert is part of what organisers describe as one of the most ambitious entertainment programmes ever staged alongside AFCON. The show, starting at 6:00 p.m. local time, will also feature Moroccan rising star Douaa Lahyaoui, emerging artist Says’z, and French-Moroccan hitmaker Lartiste.

Organisers say the line-up reflects a clear ambition to celebrate African creativity, youth and unity, while setting the cultural tone for AFCON 2025. Born in Morocco, US-based rapper French Montana returns for what is being presented as a symbolic homecoming, while Nigerian superstar Davido brings the global reach of Afrobeats to the opening celebrations.

CAF has announced eight official Fan Parks across the Kingdom, open to all fans holding a valid FAN ID. These spaces will host live match screenings, concerts, food areas and family-friendly entertainment throughout the tournament. In addition to OLM Souissi Esplanade in Rabat, the list also includes :

Rabat: Kasbah Témara Square
Casablanca: Espace Toro, Espace Météo
Agadir: Agadir Beach (La Marina)
Fès: Botanical Garden
Marrakech: Bab Doukkala Square
Tangier: Villa Harris Park