From Cultural Displays To Masquerades, Cote d’Ivoire Delivers Spectacular Opening Ceremony, Watch Video

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opening ceremony lived up to the hype following the display of spectacular cultural performances and delivery of musical acts.

Performances from local dance troupes and top music artists such as Dadju and Tay C as well as Yemi Alade left the stadium in full excitement.

There were also displays of masquerades and a rich showcase of Ivorian culture through their colours and fireworks.

Watch video below:

VIDEO: Cote d'Ivoire spectacular opening ceremony #AFCON2023

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Nabeeha | Zlatan | Wike | Baba Suwe | Layi | Things Fall Apart | Desmond Elliot | #Najeebahandhersisters | KDB IS BACK | Dangote | Terry G | Yemi Alade | Yoruba pic.twitter.com/apHCCKJWFP— VerseNews (@VerseNewsOnline) January 14, 2024

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Nabeeha | Zlatan | Wike | Baba Suwe | Layi | Things Fall Apart | Desmond Elliot | #Najeebahandhersisters | KDB IS BACK | Dangote | Terry G | Yemi Alade | Yoruba pic.twitter.com/kRV1w2BQx0— VerseNews (@VerseNewsOnline) January 14, 2024

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Nabeeha | Zlatan | Wike | Baba Suwe | Layi | Things Fall Apart | Desmond Elliot | #Najeebahandhersisters | KDB IS BACK | Dangote | Terry G | Yemi Alade | Yoruba pic.twitter.com/13ir3mkQau— VerseNews (@VerseNewsOnline) January 14, 2024

Meanwhile, the President of the country delivered a message of peace and solidarity and was delighted to welcome Africa to Abidjan.

The host will defeated Guinea Bissau 2-0 in the opening match of the tournament.

The Elephants are hoping to win their third Africa Cup of Nations on home soil but will face strong competition from other big nations including defending champions Senegal.

In the other Group A game, Nigeria will engage Equatorial Guinea as the Nations Cup begins in full flight.