{"id":2219628,"date":"2026-01-02T08:53:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T08:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2219628"},"modified":"2026-01-02T08:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T08:53:13","slug":"beautiful-day-as-official-anthem-for-afcon-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/beautiful-day-as-official-anthem-for-afcon-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cBeautiful Day\u201d as Official Anthem for AFCON 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/2026\/01\/mlife-music-group-universal-music-virgin-music-africa-debut-beautiful-day-as-official-anthem-for-afcon-2025\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>MLife Music Group, Universal Music &amp; Virgin Music Africa Debut \u2018Beautiful Day\u2019 as Their Official Anthem for AFCON 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>It\u2019s A Beautiful Day!!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>A bold, feel-good anthem blending African rhythm, global pop energy, and a unifying message built for stadiums, celebrations, and the world stage.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2026 \/EINPresswire.com\/ \u2014<strong><em> Beautiful Day<\/em><\/strong>, the latest release from MLife Music Group in collaboration with Virgin Africa, <strong>Idd Aziz<\/strong>, and<strong> DJ Mathias Pace<\/strong>, is quickly defining the cultural heartbeat of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (AFCON). Released on December 12, the anthem surged to #16 on YouTube\u2019s Morocco charts and captured continental attention following a show-stopping prime-time debut on Canal+ Africa\u2019s J-1.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/tWiDnjItpVc?si=cRldV1z4ZnJRRRDd\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Blending euphoric melodies, rhythmic depth, and soul-forward vocals, <strong><em>Beautiful Day<\/em><\/strong> transcends genre and geography. It is both a celebration and a statement\u2014honoring African pride, collective joy, and the unifying power of football at one of the world\u2019s most watched sporting stages.<\/p>\n<p>The official music video\u2014directed and edited by Marc Nicolas Guillaume\u2014was produced in direct connection with AFCON 2025, bringing the anthem to life through cinematic visuals that spotlight Moroccan heritage, movement, and togetherness, positioning the project as both a cultural statement and a global celebration.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mathias-pace-id-aziz-2025.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-48759\" src=\"https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mathias-pace-id-aziz-2025-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mathias-pace-id-aziz-2025-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mathias-pace-id-aziz-2025-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mathias-pace-id-aziz-2025-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mathias-pace-id-aziz-2025-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mathias-pace-id-aziz-2025-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mathias-pace-id-aziz-2025-432x432.jpeg 432w, https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mathias-pace-id-aziz-2025-268x268.jpeg 268w, https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mathias-pace-id-aziz-2025-700x700.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/news.theurbanmusicscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mathias-pace-id-aziz-2025.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\"\/><\/a><br \/><em>(Idd Aziz and DJ Mathias Pace)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Mike Jean, CEO of MLife Music Group, reflects on the project\u2019s vision:<br \/>\u201c<em><strong>Beautiful Day<\/strong><\/em> was created to feel timeless. It represents Africa\u2019s creative excellence\u2014bold, joyful, and deeply connected. This project proves that when cultures collaborate with intention, the result resonates far beyond borders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The project has also drawn recognition from internationally renowned Moroccan-Swedish producer RedOne, underscoring its global relevance and artistic caliber.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Beautiful Day<\/strong><\/em> is available now on YouTube and across MLife Music Group\u2019s digital platforms. The single also previews a forthcoming AFCON music compilation, curated to spotlight both legendary and emerging African voices\u2014an album poised to live far beyond the final whistle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About MLife Music Group<\/strong><br \/>MLife Music Group is a global entertainment company shaping culture through music that crosses borders. Committed to artistic excellence and cultural collaboration, MLife develops world-class talent and produces projects with lasting global impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Virgin Africa<\/strong><br \/>Virgin Africa is a premier entertainment and media platform dedicated to amplifying Africa\u2019s voices and creative power. Through visionary partnerships, Virgin Africa elevates African culture on the world stage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit us on social media:<\/strong><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mliferecords\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mlife_music_group\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mliferecords\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/MLifeMusicGroup\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@mliferecords\" rel=\"nofollow\">TikTok<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MLifeRecords\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t(function(d, s, id) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tjs = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tjs.src = \"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\";\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script><script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v21.0&#038;appId=584311258357213&#038;autoLogAppEvents=1\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source news.theurbanmusicscene.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MLife Music Group, Universal Music &amp; Virgin Music Africa Debut \u2018Beautiful Day\u2019 as Their Official Anthem for AFCON 2025 It\u2019s A Beautiful Day!! 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