By Seli Baisie
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema delivered an electrifying performance at the 2023 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony, showcasing his unique blend of Afrobeat and contemporary sounds.
The 23-year-old performed at the ceremony in Paris, France, on Monday night.
Attendees, including football stars Erling Haaland and Vinicius Jr., were left in awe, solidifying Rema’s status as the first Nigerian to perform at Ballon d’Or ceremony.
His hit song ‘Calm Down’ featured prominently after Manchester City won the Club of the Season award.
Social media buzzed with excitement, and Rema’s latest EP, ‘Ravage,’ quickly soared on charts worldwide after its October 26, 2023 release.
The Ballon d’Or is an esteemed individual award in the world of football, established by France Football magazine in 1956, and Lionel Messi expectedly clinched the men’s prize for the eighth time in his incredible career, owing largely to his triumph with Argentina at the 2022 World Cup.
