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7 Nigerian Artists Who Have Performed At International Football Tournaments

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6 months ago

January 15, 2024

7 Nigerian Artists That Performed At Football Tournaments | Fab.ng

Football and music are two passions that ignite hearts across the globe. And in Nigeria, these passions often intertwine in spectacular ways. Throughout history, talented Nigerian artists have taken centre stage at some of football’s grandest events, weaving their rhythms and melodies into the fabric of iconic tournaments.

From the African Cup of Nations to European club football and even the pinnacle of the sport—the FIFA World Cup—Nigerian artists have left their mark on the beautiful game.

Just recently, Yemi Alade‘s vibrant performance at the 2024 AFCON in Ivory Coast added another chapter to this rich legacy. But Yemi Alade isn’t alone.

Going deeper, let’s look into the stories of seven incredible Nigerian artists who have graced the stages of international football tournaments, bringing their unique sounds and energies to football fans around the world.

1. D’banj at 2013 AFCON

At the closing ceremony, under a sky ablaze with celebratory fireworks, a single voice rises above the jubilant roar: D’banj, the Koko Master.

The Koko Master graced the closing ceremony of the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa with his superstar presence. On that historic night for Nigerians, he delivered a performance of his hit single ‘Top Of The World.’

The celebratory moment reached its pinnacle as the Super Eagles secured victory over Burkina Faso with a 1-0 score, ultimately lifting the continental trophy.

2. Davido at the 2022 World Cup Final

Davido, the Afrobeats megastar, achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Nigerian artist to perform at the FIFA World Cup closing ceremony during the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar.

His performance featured the official anthem ‘Hayya Hayya,’ where he shared the stage with AISHA and Trinidad Cardona.

This remarkable moment marked a historic presence for Nigerian music on the global stage of the prestigious football event.

3. Burna Boy at the 2023 Champions League Final

Burna Boy, the Grammy award-winner, achieved another monumental milestone by becoming the first African artist to perform at a UEFA Champions League Final.

This historic moment took place during the 2023 European Club Football Final held in Istanbul, showcasing the global recognition and influence of African music on major international platforms.

4. Yemi Alade at 2024 AFCON

Yemi Alade showcased her mesmerising talent during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.

The renowned artist delivered a captivating performance of the official anthem, “Akwaba,” alongside Magic System and Mohamad Ramadan, adding a memorable musical element to the prestigious event.

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5. Rema at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony

The Ballon d’Or ceremony, an eagerly awaited annual football awards night, is not a tournament but a highly esteemed event on the global football calendar.

In the 2023 edition, Rema added a touch of excitement to the proceedings by thrilling the guests with his hit single “Calm Down,” making history as the first African artist to perform at the esteemed Ballon d’Or ceremony.

6. Kizz Daniel at 2022 FIFA Concert

Kizz Daniel, a prominent artist, was among the stars who adorned the FIFA 2022 Concert in Qatar, serving as one of the side attractions during the tournament.

The acclaimed hitmaker took the stage and delivered a captivating performance of his 2022 smash hit single “Buga,” featuring the talented Tekno.

7. Patoranking at the 2022 FIFA Concert

Patoranking, the renowned artist, took centre stage as one of the headlining performers at the FIFA 2022 Concert in Qatar.

During the event, he treated the audience to an enthralling performance, showcasing a medley of his popular hit songs.

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New Album: KCee Releases Feat. Odumodublvck, Teni, Diamond Platnumz – ‘Mr. Versatile’

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July 26, 2024

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KCee has a new album called “Mr. Versatile“. This name shows that KCee is good at doing many different types of music. He can change with the music industry, which is always changing.

KCee is a Nigerian singer who has been making music for 20 years. He has become very famous in Nigeria because he keeps changing his style and making popular songs.

Many other singers worked with KCee on this album. These singers come from different countries. Didi B is from France. Kanika Kapoor is from India. Oxlade, Skibii, Teni, OdumoduBlvck, and Ijaya are all from Nigeria like KCee. Diamond Platnumz is from Tanzania. OneRepublic is a group from the United States.

KCee started singing 25 years ago. He first sang in a church choir.

That’s where he met Presh, who used to be in a band with him. Their first album was gospel music. Later, they changed to rap and Afropop music.

KCee’s father was a pastor and a DJ. He also owned stores that sold music. This probably helped KCee become interested in music.

The “Mr. Versatile” album is about going back to where you came from. It’s about being proud of your culture. It’s also about growing and changing as a person and as a musician.

The album has different types of music in it. There’s highlife, dancehall, and Afropop. KCee hopes this music will make people happy, especially people who grew up watching old Nigerian movies.

“I am thrilled to share ‘Mr. Versatile with my fans,” says KCee. “This album represents a journey of creativity and growth, and I cannot wait for everyone to experience the music that I have poured my heart and soul into.”

KCee shows that getting older can be a good thing. As he grows older, he finds new ways to achieve his old dreams. He does this by wanting to change and grow.

“Mr. Versatile” is KCee’s new album. He wants this album to make people feel happy. He hopes the songs will be good to listen to during important moments in people’s lives.

The album does what KCee wanted it to do. When you listen to it, you feel happy and carefree. It’s a fun album to hear.

‘Mr. Versatile’ Album Tracklist

Hypnotize (Produced by Shugavybz)
Finally Finally (Produced by Shugavybz)
Feel Am ft. Didi B (Produced by JaySynths)
Obalende (Produced by JaySynths)
Better Mama (Produced by JaySynths)
Big Fish (Produced by Masterkraft)
Motor ft. Kanika Kapoor (Produced by JaySynths)
Level Up (Produced by Shugavybz)
I Pray (Produced by JaySynths)
Into You (Produced by Runcheck)
Slow Mo (Produced by JaySynths)
Agenda (Produced by Spotless)
Ganja Man (Produced by Jazzwad)
Sista Blessing (Produced by JaySynths)
Ebelebe ft. Teni, Skibii (Produced by JaySynths)
Hallelujah (Produced by Spotless)
Ojapiano Remix ft. Diamond Platnumz, OdumoduBlvck (Produced by JaySynths)
Ojapiano Remix ft. OneRepublic (Produced by JaySynths)
Ojaginger (Produced by JaySynths)
Ojapiano (Produced by JaySynths)

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Yemi Alade Releases Her Sixth Album, ‘Rebel Queen’

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July 26, 2024

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Yemi Alade has just released a new album called “Rebel Queen“. She is a famous singer from Nigeria, known all over the world. Yemi Alade is very popular in Africa. Her music makes people happy and shows off her African background.

“Rebel Queen” is Yemi Alade’s sixth album. The name of the album shows how much she loves being African.

In this album, Yemi Alade mixes many types of music. She uses Afropop, Dancehall, Amapiano, Lingala, Afrobeats, reggae, and R&B. This mix of sounds will make people all over the world enjoy her music.

People call Yemi Alade “Mama Africa” because she celebrates African culture. In “Rebel Queen”, she sings in many languages. She uses Yoruba, English, Igbo, French, and Swahili. This shows she wants to share African music with everyone.

The “Rebel Queen” album has many different feelings in it. It talks about many parts of life.

Some songs on the album are special. “Karibu” is a song that praises Africa. “Tomorrow,” tells people to live in the present. “Happy Day” is about being happy even when things are hard. “African Woman” celebrates strong African women. “Peace and Love” asks people to be kind to each other.

The album has 16 songs. Some songs have other famous singers in them. Angélique Kidjo sings in “African Woman”. Ziggy Marley sings in “Peace and Love”. Innoss’B sings in “Lipeka”. Konshens sings in “Baddie” remix. These songs show how Yemi Alade can work with different types of music.

Yemi Alade has worked hard to make “Rebel Queen”. It shows how brave and original she is. She has become very successful in a job where there are more men than women.

After her “African Baddie” tour around the world, Yemi Alade is now going on a “Rebel Tour”. “Rebel Queen” is a very important album for her. It shows that she is one of the best singers in Africa.

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Burna Boy To Mark The 5th Anniversary Of ‘African Giant’ With YouTube Special

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July 25, 2024

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Burna Boy is a prominent African musician who has achieved global superstar status through his award-winning music and record-breaking concerts. On July 26, 2024, YouTube will host a special livestream event called “YouTube Music Nights presents Burna Boy” to celebrate his 5th album, “African Giant.”

Global superstar artists in intimate settings feature in the YouTube Music Nights program. These events aim to create exciting live video content that highlights the special connection between artists and their fans. Burna Boy has amassed a following of 5 million subscribers on YouTube. He will perform in this intimate setting to celebrate the hits from his “African Giant” album.

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“African Giant” was released in 2019 and marked a significant milestone in Burna Boy’s career. The album catapulted him to international fame. It earned him a nomination for Best World Music Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards. The album produced several hit songs that contributed to its success. These hits include “On The Low,” “Gbona,” “Dangote,” “Killing Dem” featuring Zlatan, and “Anybody.”

Burna Boy has expressed enthusiasm about participating in this upcoming YouTube Music Nights event. He said,

“Celebrating the 5th anniversary of ‘African Giant’ with a special performance in London, supported by YouTube Music, has been an incredible experience. This album holds a special place in my heart as it represents a pivotal moment in my career and a powerful statement of African pride.”

“We are thrilled to present Burna Boy on YouTube Music Nights, celebrating the 5th anniversary of his groundbreaking album, African Giant,” said Addy Awofisayo, Head of Music at YouTube in Africa.

Burna Boy’s YouTube channel will exclusively stream the celebration. Fans around the world can watch it there.

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