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5 Biggest Afrobeats Performance On The Global Stage
This writeup sets to feature Nigerian music artists who have performed and wowed fans on the biggest stages worldwide.
Afrobeats artists have been making waves and have left an indelible mark on the world’s biggest events. Their extraordinary performances have solidified their positions as some of the world’s top entertainers. From their iconic rhythms to the anthems on the global stage, these Nigerian musicians have not only showcased their talent but also contributed to uniting fans globally through the language of music and football. This writeup sets to feature afrobeats music artists who have performed and wowed fans on the biggest stages worldwide.
Rema’s performance at the Ballon d’Or ceremony
Recently, the youngster Rema’s beautiful performance at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in 2023 has left his fans to rain showers of love and support on him more than before. He has proven his music to be of the national class and worthy of international standards. He has become the first African and Nigerian to perform at the Ballon d’Or Ceremony. The performance of his song ‘Calm Down’ alongside some of his hit songs left his audience mesmerized.
Davido’s performance at the FIFA World Cup Finals
Adeleke David popularly known as Davido sent his worldwide fans into a frenzy mood when he performed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Finals, amongst other international artists, in Qatar. He joined the international stars Trinidad and Tobago’s Cardona to perform the official World Cup anthem ‘Hayya Hayya’, alongside Qatari singer Aisha. The song was performed by them to a crowd of about 88,000 fans.
Burna Boy delivers at the UEFA Champions League Final
With an electrifying performance, the Nigerian Grammy-award-winning singer Burna Boy gave his football fans worldwide a time of utmost delightfulness when he performed before the start of the UEFA Champions League final between the Italian giant Inter Milan and the Premier League champions, Manchester City. Although his songs have always had international recognition, the performance of some of his hit records, including global chart-topping ‘Last Last’ left the audience in an awestriking mood.
Yemi Alade’s performance at the 2024 Afcon opening ceremony
On January 13, 2024, Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade performed at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Several comments lauding her performance are all over social media. According to the singer, her performance on the global stage is a “dream come true” for her. In a tweet on her X account, she revealed that she had been desiring to perform at football ceremonies since 2016. She stated that several of these kinds of performances had been coming but didn’t go through at the end of the day.
Rema, Tems, and Burna Boy’s performance at the NBA
Rema, Tems, and Burna Boy made Nigerians proud after delivering a one-of-a-kind performance during the Halftime of the NBA All-Star Weekend. The superstars delivered a first-of-its-kind Afrobeats-themed performance. The show was a lengthy celebration of Afro beats, fast becoming Nigeria’s biggest export.
Burna Boy started the show with his all-time hit “Anybody” from his African Giant album and “It’s Plenty” from his recent Love, Damini Album. Following the performance was that of Rema, who dazzled the crowd with energetic renditions of “Calm Down” and his latest single “Holiday” showcasing his unique style of legwork dance.
Tems performed last and started her performance, singing her two hits “Crazy Things and “Free Mind”. She also performed her verse from Wizkid’s “Essence” and Future’s “Wait For U.” Concluding the show, Burna Boy returned to the thrilled audience delivering an outstanding rendition of ‘Ye’ and ‘Last Last’.