Grammy Award-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has arrived in Morocco, setting the stage for a major performance at the climax of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations festivities.
African Giant Set to Dazzle Rabat
The musician, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, landed in the North African nation ahead of his scheduled headline act. He is set to perform at the TotalEnergies AFCON Fan Zone concert finale in Rabat on Friday, January 16, 2026. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially confirmed his participation through its social media channels.
Burna Boy is expected to deliver a high-energy set featuring his global hits, thrilling football fans gathered for the tournament's closing events. His arrival comes just days after Nigeria's national team, the Super Eagles, were eliminated from the competition by host nation Morocco, a fact that has sparked considerable conversation online.
A Star-Studded Lineup for the Finale
The concert finale promises to be a pan-African musical spectacle. Burna Boy will not be the only major act gracing the stage. He will be joined by an impressive roster of artists including British-Ghanaian rapper Stormzy, Ghanaian dancehall star Stonebwoy, and other African music luminaries like Jaylann.
This grand musical event mirrors the tournament's opening ceremony, which took place on December 21, 2025, and featured a performance by another Nigerian icon, Davido, alongside French Montana and RedOne. That show preceded Morocco's opening match against Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
Nigerian Pride and Social Media Buzz
Following the Super Eagles' semi-final exit, many Nigerian fans have turned their national pride towards their musical ambassadors. Social media reactions compiled by Legit.ng show a mix of celebration and humorous commentary.
One user, ___kayce__collins___, hailed Burna Boy as "the greatest African artist ever," while another, sonnymma, noted the symbolic significance: "Davido opened, burna close." The sentiment of national pride was captured by drayodejiadewumi, who stated, "God created Nigerian for Africa and the world... I am a proud Nigerian."
As the football action concludes, the focus shifts slightly. Nigeria will contest the third-place match against Egypt on Saturday, January 17. The tournament final, featuring Morocco against Senegal, is scheduled for Sunday, January 18.
This is not the first time a Nigerian artist has commanded the AFCON stage in Morocco. Earlier in the tournament, rapper Odumodublvck performed at a fan zone event ahead of Nigeria's match against Morocco, even humorously pleading with the local crowd for a Nigerian victory.
