Global music sensation AKON will take the stage as the host for the Final Draw of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023. The event is set to kick off at 19h00 local time/GMT (21h00 CAT, 22h00 Cairo) at the stunning Parc Des Expositions venue in Abidjan on Thursday, 12 October 2023. Football enthusiasts and AKON fans alike can catch the glitz and glamour live on CAF TV (YouTube).
The Senegalese artist, renowned for hits and social initiatives like ‘Akon Lighting Africa,’ brings star power alongside Touré to the eagerly anticipated occasion. Millions across 50 countries are expected to tune in to CAF’s Official YouTube channel and Global TV partners as the 24 qualified nations discover their group stage opponents.
The 34th edition of this monumental African event, taking place from 13 January to 11 February 2024, sees Cote d’Ivoire as the host nation. The qualified nations include powerhouses like Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, and Senegal. AKON’s involvement adds a unique touch to an event already buzzing with excitement.
