Davido Thrills Fans at AFCON 2025 Kick-Off Concert in Morocco Ahead of Opening Ceremony, Clip Trends
- Videos of Davido in Morocco have emerged online ahead of the commencement of the AFCON
- The DMW label boss, in his usual manner, thrilled excited fans with his hit songs, including With You featuring Omah Lay
- The Afrobeats star's performance comes as football fans anticipate the kickoff of the tournament, as well as the opening ceremony
Nigerian music star David Adeleke, aka Davido, performed at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco ‘25 Official Kick-Off concert on Saturday, December 20.
The pre-tournament event took place in Rabat’s Olm Souissi Fan Zone, with Davido putting Nigeria on the map as he thrilled fans with his hit songs and energetic moves on stage.
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Recall that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) had announced Davido as a headline performer for the kick-off concert, alongside hip-hop star French Montana, Moroccan singer Douaa Lahyaoui, French-Moroccan hitmaker Lartiste, and emerging star Says’z.
The performance comes ahead of the tournament’s opening game between the host nation, Morocco, and Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Davido is also expected to perform at the closing ceremony of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Before the final match between Argentina and France on Sunday, December 18, the Afrobeats star performed live alongside other artists at the football event.
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Recall that in 2022, Davido performed at the World Cup tournament in Qatar.
The video of Davido performing in Morocco is below:
Reactions to Davido's performance
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions that trailed the video. Read them below:
supernickky_musik said:
"African legend king of Afrobeat
oojayprinxeadex commented:
"He makes classic and ever green songs God bless you baddest."
dripz_store_ commented:
"Who pass who no concern me Make everybody just Dey win bruh."
innocentgodswealth said:
"@specialspesh I see you. Not recognized enough but sir take your flowerswe love what you do."
halidu_emmanuelofficial said:
"The biggest is booked and busy."
berlzyalfred38 commented:
"Make wuna na forget say no be main concert yet oh. Na fans concert. Wuna go still see the main in the opening day."
ola_ty_ms said:
"Lagos legend Dey Lagos Dey hustle for shows."
gistmagnate reacted:
"Type sit @specialspesh legendary. Omo pls no Dey miss OBO shows again lol . The aura when this guy introduces @davido."
adconpoint commented:
"From jalingo to Rabat to Paris.. This man na work and show all workings."
jaysonnn77 said:
"Meanwhile Lagos legend is doing Lagos clubs tour while waiting for his Lagos show with pay small small tickets OBO Baddest."
lucaschristopher77975 commented:
"Who pass who no concern Una again /// FC them dey disguise under pain."
war__baby1 said:
"The other one de perform for end of the year party."
Davido secures endorsement deal for Carter Efe
Legit.ng also reported how Davido secured an endorsement deal for live streamer Carter Efe.
During a live session, Davido placed a surprise call to Lanre Odutola, Martell’s Global Marketing Manager.
The call wasn’t just casual; the singer personally requested that Martell offer Carter Efe an endorsement deal.
Source: Legit.ng
