Nigerian Music Superstar Rema Performs at Ballon d’Or Ceremony in France, Video

• Nigerian music superstar Rema performed at the 67th Ballon d'Or Ceremony in France
• The multiple award-winning singer entertained the guests at the event with his hit song
• Several football icons from the past and present were in attendance at the gala event

Afrobeats superstar Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema, delivered an electric performance at the 2023 Ballon d'Or, held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France on Monday, October 30.

The event was organised by France Football and was filled with several football stars from past and present. The 'Bounce' crooner has performed at various stages this year, including the 2023 NBA All-Stars game.

The talented musician has topped several charts with his hit record, which features American singer, Selena Gomez in the remix, according to a report by TNT Afrika.

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This was the same song the Afrobeats singer performed at the event on Monday evening.

In a viral video posted on the Ballon d'Or official page on X (formerly Twitter), the Nigerian singer was seen entertaining the football stars and guests at the event.

The Mavin Records signee's performance drew a lot of reactions from fans.

Fans react to Rema's Ballon d'Or performance

@steveabbey_ said:

"Afrobeat to the world"

@Ibibabs said:

"Rema power shake to Balde, Speed, Haaland, Mbappe, Gundogan, Vinicius, Bellingham, Martinez"

@TimothyOjuola said:

"Afrobeat to the world 🤭 Rema performs at the 2023 Ballon d'Or award"

@buzzedison said:

"This was so beautiful to see. Man is just making his mark globally"

@Its_ereko said:

"If Na music leave am for Nigerian artist. Dem don take over the world. Respect 🙌🏿"

Rema leaves Barca players starstruck

Sports Brief previously reported on Afrobeats sensation, Rema leaving Barcelona players starstruck after the singer visited the newly crowned La Liga champions earlier in the year.

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According to The Guardian, the Nigerian - who had performed in Miami two nights earlier with Wizkid and Fireboy - surprised the Catalan giants by showing up at their training base.

Ousmane Dembele, Franck Kessie, Ansu Fati, Jules Kounde, and the injured Alejandro Balde posed for a photo with Rema, with the group of players all starstruck at his presence.