Burna Boy Meets Giannis, Speaks Pidgin to Him After His Performance at NBA All-Star Game

Burna Boy Meets Giannis, Speaks Pidgin to Him After His Performance at NBA All-Star Game

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:26 PM
  • Basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo has met Nigerian singer and songwriter Burna Boy in America
  • The Greek Freak was glad to see the popular Nigerian musician and introduced him to his children
  • A joyous Burna Boy started speaking Pidgin to explain many things about his trip to Antetokounmpo

An amazing video has been spotted on social media of famous Nigerian musician, Burna Boy meeting basketball star, Giannis Antetokounmpo after his performance in the NBA All-Star Game.

The 28-year-old Greek-Nigerian was happy at the opportunity and was seen introducing his children to the artist in the presence of his friends.

Burna Boy was also happy at meeting Antetokounmpo, with the two stars speaking in Pidgin while others smiled at the moment.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Burna Boy, kids, NBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo answering questions from the press on All-Star Weekend. Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant.
Source: Getty Images

It was a nice moment between these two stars and even their fans were happy seeing them together, according to the video on TikTok.

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What did Burna Boy say?

In Pidgin, he told Antetokounmpo that he was glad to see him and also talked about all the places he had been to prior to their meeting.

''My brother, it is so good to see you and your family. I am here on a low key just to be on my own even though they want me to make noise.''

Burna Boy also interacted with the Greek Freak's children, especially his youngest who was busy playing a mobile game.

Who is Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Born and raised in Athens to Nigerian parents, Antetokounmpo began playing basketball for the youth teams of Filathlitikos in the Greek city.

He is widely regarded as one of the greatest power forwards of all-time.

Burna Boy speaks on career

Sports Brief also reported on Grammy award winning musician, Burna Boy claiming his football career was thwarted because he did not feel important to his team.

The Afrobeats superstar enjoyed the game while growing up, and mostly featured as a goalkeeper. However, he decided to pursue his talent in music later in life, which seems to have been the best decision for the singer.

Known in real life as Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, Burna Boy is an outspoken lover of the beautiful game.

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