Grammy award-winning Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy, is set to bring down the curtain on the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Fan Zone concerts with a headline performance. The grand finale, tagged "The AFCON Last Dance," will take place in Rabat, Morocco, featuring a powerhouse lineup of African music talents.
The Final Fan Zone Lineup and Event Details
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) made the exciting announcement on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday night, January 15, 2026. The post, captioned "One last show. One MASSIVE lineup," revealed that Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy) will be joined by fellow artists Stormy, Stonebwoy, and Jaylann for the climactic event.
The concert is scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2026, at the OLM Souissi Fan Zone in Rabat. The show will kick off at 8:00 PM local time. This musical extravaganza marks the culmination of a series of Fan Zone concerts that have been a staple of the tournament's festivities since it began on December 21, 2025.
AFCON's Musical Journey and Nigerian Influence
Music has been integral to the 2025 AFCON, with Nigerian artists playing a prominent role from the very start. The opening ceremony in Rabat featured another Nigerian Afrobeats giant, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. He performed alongside French Montana and RedOne in a spectacle titled "Le Show" at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, just before the host nation Morocco's opening match against Comoros.
CAF praised Davido's contribution, noting that his sound—associated with celebration, confidence, and continental pride—mirrors the spirit of the Africa Cup of Nations. This final concert, however, comes with a poignant backdrop for Nigerian fans. It follows Morocco's elimination of Nigeria's Super Eagles from the tournament in a semi-final clash just days prior. The hosts won 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw over 120 minutes.
Nigeria's Legacy of Global Musical Performances
Burna Boy's headline slot continues a proud tradition of Nigerian artists commanding the world's biggest stages at major international events. The article highlights several landmark performances:
- Wizkid (Ayodeji Balogun) made history twice in 2023. He became the first African artist to perform at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for about 45,000 fans and also the first to headline the UK's prestigious Glastonbury Festival.
- Tiwa Savage was the sole Nigerian artist invited to perform at the coronation concert for King Charles III in 2023, an event she described as unforgettable.
- Rema broke new ground by becoming the first Nigerian to perform at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in France in October 2023, where he delivered his global hit "Calm Down."
- CKay entertained over 40,000 fans at the closing ceremony of the 2023 African Nations Championship in Algiers, performing hits like "Love Nwantiti" and "Emiliana."
Other notable Nigerian artists who have graced major events include Patoranking. As the AFCON 2025 tournament nears its end, with Morocco set to face Senegal in the final on January 18 and Nigeria playing Egypt for third place on January 17, Burna Boy's performance promises to be a celebratory and unifying highlight, showcasing African excellence in both sport and music on a global platform.
