Mohamed Ramadan, Magic System, Yemi Alade Collaborate In The Official Song For Africa Cup of Nations Titled ‘AKWABA’

 

As part of the preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, CAF and the Local Organising Committee (“LOC”) has launched the official song for the tournament.

 

 

The song titled  ‘AKWABA’ which means welcome in Ivorian parlance.

 

A definition of the Pride of African football theme for the tournament, the song also embodies a declaration of love for football, a tribute to the continent's cultural diversity and the warm hospitality of Cote 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 football showpiece event.

 

 

The song was put together by legendary Ivorian group Magic System from Cote d'Ivoire, famous for the global hit Premier Gaou; dazzling Egyptian star Mohamed Ramadan, Nigerian diva Yemi Alade of ‘Johnny’ fame and renowned producer Dany Synthe, giving birth to a tune that transcends borders and cultures in displaying the united Africa.

 

The quartet delivered a powerful rendition of AKWABA during the draw for the final tournament of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, held in Abidjan a fortnight ago.

 

AKWABA is expected to set the African continent ablaze with an explosion of rhythms and melodies that embody the spirit of unity, passion and celebration.