First Nigerian artist to perform at 2023 UEFA Champions League final: Burna Boy

The 2023 UEFA Champions League Final will be lit up by the electrifying performance of Nigerian superstar Burna Boy, as announced by UEFA via their official Twitter handle on March 16, 2023.

The video posted on Twitter shows Burna Boy excitedly revealing that he will be performing at the final in Istanbul, Turkey, making him the first-ever Nigerian artist to grace the biggest stage of European club football.

This incredible achievement comes from Burna Boy’s global success following the release of his hit single ‘YE’ in 2018 and his Grammy award-winning album ‘Twice As Tall.’ With a huge following worldwide, Burna Boy has sold out arenas and continues to captivate audiences with his music.

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Previous performers at the Champions League final include American DJ and artist Marshmallow and Cuban pop star Camila Cabello. But Burna Boy’s performance promises to be one of a kind, bringing the vibrant beats of Afrobeats to the world’s most-watched football event.

So mark your calendars for June 10, 2023, and get ready to witness Burna Boy set the stage on fire with his electrifying performance while two of Europe’s finest football clubs battle it for the ultimate prize.