African football fans are set for a thrilling musical experience as Burna Boy has been confirmed as the headline act for the final Fan Zone concert of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that the Grammy-winning Nigerian artist will perform on Friday at the OLM Souissi Fan Zone in Rabat, Morocco, with the show scheduled to kick off at 8pm local time.
The closing concert will also see performances from Stormy, Ghana’s Stonebwoy, and Moroccan singer Jaylann, rounding off the tournament’s entertainment activities with a mix of continental sounds.
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AFCON 2025 has placed strong emphasis on entertainment, pairing high-stakes football with live music experiences. The tournament opened with a grand concert in Rabat, headlined by Davido alongside RedOne and French Montana, staged just before Morocco’s first match against Comoros.
As the competition draws to a close, attention now shifts to the final matches. Nigeria will contest the third-place playoff against Egypt on Saturday, while hosts Morocco will face Senegal in Sunday’s final as they seek to end a decades-long wait for another AFCON title.