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The Grammy winner became the first Nigerian artist to perform during a FIFA World Cup final halftime show, prompting an outpouring of pride as fans hailed the moment as another milestone for Afrobeats on the global stage.
Burna Boy is not a Nigerian artist; he’s a global artist who happens to come from Nigeria.
— TACHA🔱🇬🇭 🇳🇬 (@Symply_Tacha) July 19, 2026
Burna boy , biggest in Africa 😂😂😂😂😂
— sc (@sxdiqcarter_) July 19, 2026
Burna Boy mahn, insane talent!
— Pharaoh👳🏾♂️👑 (@MrMekzy_) July 19, 2026
Burna Boy the only positive thing of this final
— Noush 🇸🇳 (@badmulato) July 19, 2026
Shakira and Burna Boy performed at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico ((Photo by Tom Weller/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy | Getty
