Pics – All hail Nigeria, the new champions of Africa!

The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) closing ceremony was a colourful display. Musicians from across the continent performed before the cheering audience at the National Stadium on Sunday (February 10 2013). Nigeria were later crowned Afcon champions after defeating Burkina Faso 1-0. Above: Performers assembled to form a map of the African continent.

Nigerian singer-songwriter and harmonica player D'Banj performed On Top of the World during the closing ceremony.

Kelly Khumalo kept it African during her performance.

The Heavenly Sent musical group Micasa did it the Kasi way.

Local musician Zonke during her perfomance.

The flags of Nigeria (left) and Burkina Faso were raised before the match.

Pitriopa Jonathan of Burkina Faso (left) battles for a ball with John Obi Mikel of Nigeria.

Nigerian coach Stephen Keshi celebrates his victory after his team was crowned the Afcon 2013 winners. Sunday Mba’s 40th minute goal was the difference.

A Burkina Faso player cries after his team was defeated. The Burkinabe reached the Afcon final for the first time

The Nigerian teams lifts the 2013 Afcon trophy.







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