Like every two years, starting January 9, 2022, football will take over the continent for the African Cup of Nations (CAN), this time hosted by Cameroon. While the fervour will easily win over fans and non fans alike, artists will not be left out of the craze, as it has been the case for over 50 years. Indeed, helped by patriotic feelings, heroic feats and team spirit, sport has been and remains a great source of inspiration for singers and musicians. To prepare your supporters’ songs, give rhythm to your matches and celebrate victory, PAM via Boris Paillard’s alias DJ Mixanthrope<\/a>‘s present you a list of French-speaking African songs dedicated to football over the last 50 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “I’m a French DJ with a passion for African music officiating since 2015<\/em>“, the digger explains. “After being a booking agent in Ghana for the Akwaaba Music label, I moved to Berlin in 2017 where I quickly started a monthly event series called ‘African Beats & Pieces’ whose aim is to invite DJs to explore particular themes. Beyond these sweaty parties, I regularly curate themed mixes with care<\/em>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n