| "Akwaba" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Magic System featuring Yemi Alade, Mohamed Ramadan | |
| Language | French, English, Arabic |
| Released | 13 October 2023 |
| Genre | African pop |
| Length | 3:43 |
| Label | Universal Music Africa |
| Songwriters | Magic System, Yemi Alade, Mohamed Ramadan |
| Producer | Dany Synthé |
"Akwaba" (Baoulé: "Welcome") 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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "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.
External links
[edit]- Akwaba Video Officielle via YouTube
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