Nigerian diva Yemi Alade is among the four top artists that collaborated to produce the official AFCON 2023 theme song.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have launched the official song for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The official song is titled “AKWABA” which means welcome in Ivorian parlance.
The musical project was piloted by the talented team at global record label, Universal Music Africa.
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The song embodies a declaration of love for football, a tribute to the continent’s cultural diversity and the warm hospitality of Cote d’Ivoire.
Legendary Ivorian group Magic System, best known for the worldwide hit Premier Gaou, brilliant Egyptian pop icon Mohamed Ramadan, whose “Number 1” continues to garner attention worldwide, Nigerian diva Yemi Alade of “Johnny” fame and renowned producer Dany Synthe collaborated to create the amazing work of art, creating a song that transcends borders and cultures in displaying a united
AKWABA was performed powerfully by the quartet during the draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 final tournament, which took place in Abidjan two weeks ago.
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With an explosion of songs and rhythms that encapsulate the spirit of passion, celebration, and unity, AKWABA is sure to light up the African continent.
It promises to take us on an amazing musical journey and is accessible on all streaming services.
Cote d’Ivoire will stage the 2023 AFCON finals from January 13 to February 11, 2024.
24 countries will take part in the biennial competition.
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