Burna Boy, Adekunle Gold, and Other Popular Nigerian Celebrities Who Support Manchester United

• Manchester United are one of the biggest football clubs in the world
• The English side have one of the biggest fanbases all across the globe
• Sports Brief lists the top Nigerian celebrities supporting the Red Devils

Manchester United might be having a poor season in the Premier League, but they are still commanding a huge fanbase worldwide.

Aside from top personalities cheering them on in the United Kingdom, the Red Devils also have the support of some elite Nigerian celebrities.

Sports Brief lists the Nigerian celebrities who are outspoken Manchester United fans.

Nigerian celebrities who support Manchester United

1. Burna Boy

The City Boy crooner has constantly shown his love for the red side of Manchester. He featured alongside another Nigerian top artiste in the club's commercial campaign to promote United's third kit for the 2020-21 season.

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2. Adekunle Gold

The former YBNL signee is a die-hard Red Devils fan and has been seen several times sharing his grievances whenever his team loses a game or fails to perform well in a tie.

He has also been seen at Old Trafford several times to see his team play.

3. Simi

Like her husband, Adekunle Gold, Simi is a staunch United supporter and has always expressed her opinion on match days.

4. Don Jazzy

The Mavin label boss is not an ardent follower of football, but he has always flown the red flag of Man United anytime he's being asked about the club he supports.

5. DJ Cuppy

The famous disc jockey and the daughter of Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola, switched from being an Arsenal supporter to being a Man United fan.

She was used, along with Burna Boy, to promote the Red Devils' third jersey for the 2020/2021 season.

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6. Mayorkun

The former DMW signee has posted a viral video of him outside Old Trafford lamenting a lost game, and he's constantly seen donning the United jersey.

7. DJ Xclusive

A disc jockey who has now turned into a musician is another Nigerian celebrity who is a die-hard fan of Man United. He has been seen several times at Old Trafford to watch his team play.

8. Reminisce

Alaga, as he's being fondly called, is a devoted Red Devils fan who always shares his opinion on his official X handle any time they are playing.

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