- Saka responded with surprise, laughing as he admitted he had never heard of the singer
- The footballer noted that music plays an important role in his daily life and said he frequently listens to artists such as Burna Boy
- Saka belongs to a younger generation of listeners who tend to gravitate toward modern Afrobeats
Bukayo Saka has sparked online reactions after revealing during a casual interview that he was unfamiliar with global music icon Celine Dion.
The moment occurred during the debut episode of The Link Up, a new programme launched by Arsenal F.C.. In the conversation, Saka spoke with Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Tems about music and artistic inspirations, Eko Hot Blog gathered.
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While discussing her musical influences, Tems mentioned Celine Dion as one of the legendary artists she admired. Saka responded with surprise, laughing as he admitted he had never heard of the singer.
Tems appeared stunned by the response and jokingly asked how he could be unfamiliar with the global superstar.
Born in 2001, Saka belongs to a younger generation of listeners who tend to gravitate toward modern Afrobeats, hip-hop and R&B.
The footballer noted that music plays an important role in his daily life and said he frequently listens to artists such as Burna Boy, Wizkid and Drake, while also enjoying Tems’ songs.
Celine Dion, one of the most successful recording artists in history, gained worldwide fame in the 1990s and early 2000s with chart-topping hits including the song My Heart Will Go On from the film Titanic. She has sold more than 200 million records globally.
The playful exchange offered fans a rare glimpse into Saka’s personality, highlighting the generational differences in music.
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