Burna Boy

Burna Boy has announced his return to South Africa, with the Nigerian musician set to perform at the FNB Stadium in September this year. Image: @burnaboygram | Instagram.

Burna Boy to headline UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show

Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Burna Boy will co-headline the 2023 Champions League Final Kick Off Show.

Burna Boy

Burna Boy has announced his return to South Africa, with the Nigerian musician set to perform at the FNB Stadium in September this year. Image: @burnaboygram | Instagram.

Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter and producer Burna Boy will co-headline the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show.

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This season’s Champions League final will be held at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday, 10 June.

Known for his global chart-topping hits Last Last and It’s Plenty, the Nigerian star will bring his energy and signature soulful vibes of afrobeats to millions of fans before the biggest club fixture in football gets under way.

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Now in its seventh year, the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show – formerly known as the UEFA Champions League Opening Ceremony – unites music, sport and culture through a show-stopping performance.

The world isn’t ready – Burna Boy

This year’s other co-headliner will be announced soon.

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“As a huge football fan myself, I know it doesn’t get any bigger than the UEFA Champions League! That’s why I’m so excited to be performing on the Pepsi stage at this year’s final. Music and football are the ultimate combination, so you already know I’ll be bringing the vibes and making magic in Istanbul. The world isn’t ready for what we have in store!” said Burna Boy.

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