“Akwaba” is a song by the Ivorian group Magic System, featuring Nigerian singer Yemi Alade and Egyptian rapper Mohamed Ramadan. The song is the official anthem of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire 2023, a football tournament that will take place from January 13 to February 11 in Côte d'Ivoire. The song title means “welcome” in Baoulé, a native language of Côte d'Ivoire. The song is a blend of afrobeat, rap, and zouglou, reflecting the diversity and unity of African culture and music. The song was released on October 12, 2023, and performed live at the official draw ceremony in Abidjan. You can listen to the song on Spotify.
Listen to Magic System – Akwaba (Ft. Yemi Alade & Mohamed Ramadan) below:
