Incredible scenes inside 2019 AFCON opening Ceremony in Egypt

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Friday night was a big night for all Egyptians and Africans at large as the finest artists from around the world did their thing prior to the opening match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations between the hosts Egypt and Zimbabwe.

The Artistic ceremony took place at the 60,000 seater Cairo International stadium in Cairo. The rich history and culture of the old great nation were brought to life.

Here are some photos from the jaw-dropping action that ushered in what is expected to be an epic AFCON tournament.

Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti was at the event and performed later [Courtesy]

 

Performers doing their thing beside a giant pyramid  [Courtesy]

 

Fireworks in the great Cairo Stadium [Courtesy]

 

 
 
Dancers doing their thing in the opening ceremony [Courtesy]

 

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Performers beside a giant AFCON trophy [Courtesy]

 

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A giant art showing the national flags of participants [Courtesy]

 

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Spectators, right before the ceremony [Courtesy]

 

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