Burna Boy Becomes First Nigerian Artist to Present at FIFA Best Awards

Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has become the first Nigerian artist to present an award at the FIFA Best Awards ceremony, handing the Best FIFA Men’s Player trophy at a glittering event in Paris.

Burna Boy, who performed a medley of his biggest hits during the ceremony, said he was proud to represent Nigeria and Africa on football’s biggest non-tournament stage.

The appearance underscored the growing intersection between Nigerian music and global football culture.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the collaboration as part of a broader strategy to make FIFA events more culturally resonant with global youth audiences.

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Amara Osei