As preparations for the CAF TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 intensify, CAF and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) announced the release of the official song of the tournament, as reported by Abidjan.net on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Titled “AKWABA”, which means “welcome” in several ethnicities in Côte d’Ivoire, this song is a captivating musical project steered by the team from the global label Universal Music Africa.
Reaffirming the theme of African football pride for the tournament, it is also a declaration of love for football, a tribute to the cultural diversity of the continent, and to the warm hospitality of Côte d’Ivoire when the rest of Africa and the world will gather from January 13 to February 11, 2024, for the 34th edition of the continent’s flagship football event.
This masterpiece was crafted by the legendary Ivorian group Magic System, famous for their global hit ‘’Premier Gaou’’, the dazzling Egyptian pop icon Mohamed Ramadan, whose “Number 1” continues to captivate worldwide, the Nigerian diva Yemi Alade, renowned for her “Johnny”, and the famous producer Dany Synthe, giving birth to a track that transcends borders and cultures by showcasing a united Africa. The quartet delivered a powerful rendition of AKWABA during the final draw of the CAF TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023, which took place in the iconic Parc d’Expositions hall of Abidjan fifteen (15) days ago.
AKWABA is expected to ignite the African continent with a burst of rhythms and melodies embodying the spirit of unity, passion, and celebration.
The track is now available on all streaming platforms and promises to take us on an unforgettable musical journey.
Get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate in unison during the CAF TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023.
The competition will kick off on January 13, 2024, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.