The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 guarantees to be an unforgettable sporting and musical occasion on a becoming stage on the magnificent Mohammed V Nationwide Theatre in Rabat on Monday, 27 January.
Along with the thrill surrounding the 24 certified groups studying their pool stage opponents for the 21 December 2025 – 18 January 2026 match, the draw can even characteristic a number of world-class acts to proceed the good custom of African soccer and music intertwined.
The star-studded occasion will get beneath method at 19h00 native time (18h00 GMT | 20h00 Cairo).
Three internationally famend artists will likely be within the highlight to set the night on fireplace: Hatim Ammor, Gims and RedOne.
HATIM AMMOR: THE MOROCCAN STAR
Initially from Casablanca, Hatim Ammor is among the hottest singers in Morocco and can carry out alongside Nouamane Lahlou. With a mode that blends conventional Moroccan music with trendy sounds, Ammor has received the hearts of tens of millions of followers throughout the Arab world.
His profession has been marked by hits resembling “Hasdouna” and “Mchiti Fiha”, which have racked up tens of millions of views on streaming platforms.
Ammor is predicted to supply a vibrant efficiency that can have a good time the cultural richness of Morocco. His stage charisma and highly effective voice will make the efficiency a spotlight of the night.
As an envoy of Moroccan music, he’ll completely embody the spirit of the AFCON, which brings collectively various nations and cultures on the identical pitch.
NOUAMANE LAHLOU: THE SINGER & COMPOSER
Lahlou was 10 years previous when he began music research in his dwelling city of Fez, and later travelled to america the place he met Egyptian composer Muhammad Abd al Wahhab.
Lahlou subsequently moved to Cairo and have become a singer and composer for radio and tv, and gained approval for his work.
He moved again to Morocco to work as an expert composer and is finest recognized for the songs ‘Bladi Ya Zin Lboudane’ and ‘Lamdina Laqdima’.
He has additionally composed a number of songs for artists resembling Fouad Zbadi, Latifa Raafat and Naima Samih.
GIMS: AN INTERNATIONAL ICON
An artist of Congolese origin, Gims is an emblematic determine of French-speaking and worldwide music. Based mostly in France and Morocco, he has established himself as one of the listened to artists of his technology, because of albums resembling “Subliminal” and “Ceinture Noire”.
Gims has been capable of transcend borders and musical genres. He additionally carried out “Arhbo”, one of many official anthems of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, reinforcing his standing as a globally recognised artist.
His participation within the draw for the 2025 AFCON is especially symbolic, because it highlights the significance of the African diaspora in selling the tradition and unity of the continent.
Gims is ready to carry out a few of his most iconic tracks, providing a novel mix of city rhythms and African influences.
His presence will deliver a world dimension to the occasion, reaffirming the worldwide affect of the AFCON.
REDONE: THE MAESTRO OF THE EVENING
The third artist is none apart from RedOne, a world-renowned Moroccan producer and composer.
RedOne, whose actual title is Nadir Khayat, has collaborated with the most important stars on the planet, together with Girl Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Nicki Minaj.
His productions, which embody hits like “Poker Face” and “On the Flooring”, have earned him a number of accolades, together with three Grammy Awards.
Because the occasion’s musical director, RedOne will play a pivotal position within the design of the inventive performances. His skill to merge conventional and trendy components guarantees a novel musical expertise.
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