Akwaba

Official Theme Song For 2023 TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations

"Akwaba"
Single by Magic System featuring Yemi Alade, Mohamed Ramadan (actor and singer)
Language	French, English, Arabic
Released	13 October 2023 (2023-10-13)
Genre	African pop
Length	3:43
Label	Universal Music Africa
Songwriter(s)	Magic System, Yemi Alade, Mohamed Ramadan
Producer(s)	Dany Synthé

"Akwaba" is a song by Ivorian music quartet, Magic System which features Yemi Alade and Mohamed Ramadan.^[1] It was recorded and released as the official anthem of the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF African Cup of Nations^[2] which begun 13 January 2024 and ends on 11th February, 2024 in the West African country of Côte d'Ivoire.^[3]

Production

The song was written by Magic System, Yemi Alade, Mohamed Ramadan and Fargyle Blax.^[4] It was produced by Dany Synthé and released by Universal Music Africa on 13 October 2023.^[2]^[5] The official video was directed by Tony Rodriguez and released on YouTube on December 1, 2023.^[6]

References

^ "Yemi Alade, Mohamed Ramadan et Magic System interprètent "Akwaba" l'hymne officielle de la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations CAF TotalEnergies, Côte d'Ivoire 2023". CAF. 2023-12-10. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
^ ^a ^b "AKWABA, official song for TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations goes live". CAF. 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
^ BellaNaija.com (2023-12-05). "Magic System Drops 2024 AFCON Anthem "Akwaba" Featuring Yemi Alade and Mohamed Ramadan | Listen". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
^ "CAF Unveils AKWABA As Official Song For AFCON 2023". 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
^ Akwaba by Magic System, Yemi Alade & محمد رمضان on Apple Music, 2023-10-15, retrieved 2024-02-05
^ "Yemi Alade Joins All-Star Ensemble for AFCON 2023 Official Theme Song, AKWAABA, Celebrating African Unity - 3Music.tv". 3MusicTV. 2023-12-06. Retrieved 2024-02-05.