The Grammy-winning artist is about to make history once more in the world of sports.
The upcoming UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul will feature a headlining performance by Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, a heavyweight singer, songwriter, and performer from Nigeria.
The African Giant, who recently headlined at the prolific NBA All-Star Halftime Show in Utah, will once again take center stage in the sporting world on June 10, 2023.
According to an official announcement by UEFA, on Thursday, March 16, 2023, Burna Boy will perform in front of more than 74,000 spectators at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, during the finals of European football’s biggest event.
The Afrobeats superstar confirmed that he would be headlining the event along with other acts in the announcement video posted on Twitter. The post’s heading read:
Big news! @burnaboy will be performing at the Champions League final in Istanbul alongside another amazing headliner!