Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has arrived in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of his headline performance at the AFCON 2025 Fan Zone concert finale on Friday, January 16. The announcement was confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on social media.

Burna Boy is expected to deliver an electrifying show featuring his chart-topping hits and signature high-energy performance. He will share the stage with other renowned African and international artists, including Stormzy, Stonebwoy, and Jaylann, as the music celebration coincides with the final stages of the continental football tournament.

The 2025 AFCON kicked off on December 21, 2025, with a star-studded opening ceremony in Rabat, featuring performances by Nigerian superstar Davido, alongside French Montana and RedOne. Morocco opened the tournament against Comoros at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

On the football front, Nigeria faces Egypt in the third-place playoff on Saturday, January 17, while hosts Morocco take on Senegal in the final on Sunday, January 18.

Fans have taken to social media to celebrate Burna Boy’s role in closing the Fan Zone concerts, praising Nigerian artists for representing the continent on the global stage.