AG Baby to Perform at After-Party as Afrobeats Stars Continue to Dominate Global Football Stages
Adekunle Gold Joins Afrobeats Representation
Adekunle Gold attended the ceremony’s red carpet. The Nigerian singer joined Burna Boy at the event. Together, they represented the country’s music industry. Specifically, the singer is popularly known as AG Baby.
Adekunle Gold Shares Excitement
Adekunle Gold shared his excitement at the event. “Another year that I’ll be invited for the Ballon d’Or,” he said. Additionally, he revealed a special role. “This time, I’ll be performing at the after-party,” he added. Consequently, fans can expect a memorable performance.
Afrobeats on Football Stages
Their appearances follow other historic moments. Specifically, Nigerian artistes have featured at major football events. In 2023, Rema made history. He became the first African artiste to perform at the Ballon d’Or ceremony. He delivered his hit song “Calm Down” in Paris. Additionally, he performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Burna Boy and Davido’s Football Moments
Burna Boy also performed at a major football event. Specifically, he performed at the 2023 UEFA Champions League final. Meanwhile, Davido performed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The event took place in Qatar. He performed at the closing ceremony.
Ayra Starr Makes History
Recently, Ayra Starr also made history. Specifically, she became the first African artist to headline an NFL halftime show. The performance happened at the NFL International Games. Consequently, she added another milestone to Afrobeats history.
Growing Nigerian Presence
The latest appearances highlight a growing trend. Specifically, Nigerian music stars are appearing at major sporting events. These events include football and American football. Additionally, the presence continues to grow internationally. Consequently, Afrobeats is cementing its global influence.
Afrobeats at Global Sporting Events
| Artist | Event | Year | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rema | Ballon d’Or Ceremony | 2023 | First African to perform |
| Rema | FIFA World Cup | 2026 | Performed |
| Burna Boy | UEFA Champions League Final | 2023 | Performed |
| Davido | FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony | 2022 | Performed |
| Ayra Starr | NFL International Games | 2026 | First African to headline halftime show |
| Adekunle Gold | Ballon d’Or After-Party | 2026 | Performing |
| Burna Boy | Ballon d’Or (Sócrates Award) | 2026 | First Nigerian to present |
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