It is impossible to imagine the Africa Cup of Nations without music. Here’s a round-up of what players and fans are listening to after the opening matchday of the tournament. In no other competition do teams step off their bus chanting in unison as they enter the stadium and walk toward the dressing room. While some Cameroonians felt the display reflected poorly on a national institution, much of the continent found it entertaining. The Benin Cheetahs, meanwhile, jumped on a TikTok challenge set to Congolese rapper Naza’s “Tout donner” (“Gave it all away”).

Source: The North Africa Journal December 26, 2025 16:11 UTC