Trace Award winner Rema made history as he became the first African musician to perform at the Ballon d’Or 2023 awards and delivered a pulsating performance. In a major boost to Afrobeats, the singer thrilled football stars and fans across the globe who were watching the major sporting event.
Rema whose musical stars have reached new levels will be proud of himself for the exemplary Ballon d’Or performance that left football fans gobbling their heads in awe.
How Rema thrilled stars during the Ballon d’Or 2023 awards
Afrobeat star Rema posses for a photo with former soccer player Didier Drogba during the Ballon d’Or 2023
It was a moment he had probably been waiting for. A moment of history for African content and for Afrobeat music that is also gaining traction across the globe. And Rema did not disappoint. In a night of disappointment for some and celebrations for others, no beat could have cooled the hall in Paris than Rema’s hit “Calm Down”.
Clad in black and soft tunes of his award-winning hit reverberating in the background, Rema thrilled the stage with a thrilling performance. Soccer stars joined him in a dance, albeit while on their seats, and applauded him for the historic performance. Accompanied by two dancers dressed in blue, the musical star represented the African continent with style during the Ballon d’Or 2023 awards. The performance was one of the major highlights of an event that attracted the high and mighty in the world of soccer.
Which African stars have headlined major events
After his electric performance in the Ballon d’Or 2023 awards ceremony, Rema now joins the good company of other African stars who have thrilled fans on the global stage. The list is dominated by Afrobeat stars who have also impressed extensively. We provide you with a list of other African stars who have grazed major global events.
Davido- 2022 Wold Cup
Davido thrills fans with one of his hits.
The Afrobeat star also delivered a thrilling performance during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He was one of the few artists who got an opportunity to entertain fans across the world. And just like Rema has replicated in the Ballon d’Or 2023, Davido also left fans in awe with an electric performance. The Metro UK reports that not even the loss of his son a few days before the event dampened his spirit as he delivered an incredible performance.
Burna Boy and Tems-NBA All-star halftime show
The Nigerian duo whose songs have been impressive in global charts delivered an electric performance during the NBA All-star halftime show held in February 2023. In a night of excellence in African music, Rema also delivered a performance in an Afrobeat star-studded lineup. Reports by CNN indicate that the musical star Burna Boy described his performance as a journey through Africa through music. READ ALSO: Nigeria dominates the 2023 Trace Awards in Kigali
Burna Boy-Champions League Finals
Afrobeat star Burna Boy during a concert
Burna Boy is also a force to reckon with in global music and graced another major sporting event-the Champions League Final. He delivered Afrobeat and African Lifestyle to Europe with an electric performance. Just like the Ballon d’Or and the World Cup, the Champions League is also a major sporting event. It is the biggest club tournament on the globe, with the final attracting an average of 400 million viewers.