EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has been announced as one of the performers at the upcoming UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul, Turkey. The news was revealed by the official UEFA Twitter account on Thursday.
The tweet read, “Big news! @burnaboy will be performing at the Champions League final in Istanbul alongside another amazing headliner.”
The final match of the prestigious football tournament is scheduled to take place on June 10 in Istanbul, Turkey. Burna Boy’s inclusion in the line-up is expected to add more excitement to the event, which is one of the most-watched football matches in the world.
Burna Boy, who recently won a Grammy Award for his album “Twice As Tall”, has been making waves globally with his music. He has collaborated with several international artists, including British singer Sam Smith and American rapper Snoop Dogg.
The Nigerian artist has also been making moves in the sports world. In February, he headlined the 2023 NBA All-Star Game halftime show alongside Oscar-nominated singer and producer Tems and rising star Rema.
Burna Boy’s performance at the Champions League final is expected to attract a lot of attention from fans around the world. The artist has a large following in Africa, Europe, and beyond, and his music has been described as a blend of Afrobeat, reggae, and dancehall.
This announcement comes as a pleasant surprise for Burna Boy’s fans, who have been eagerly anticipating his next move. It is also a testament to the artist’s growing influence in the global music industry.
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