Burna Boy to headline halftime show at 2026 NFL Paris game
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Grammy Award-winning international star Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the National Football League’s (NFL) first-ever regular-season game in Paris. The fixture brings the iconic American sport across the Atlantic, featuring a historic matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints. The game takes […]
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy is set to headline the halftime show at the NFL's inaugural regular-season game in Paris on October 25. The matchup pits the Pittsburgh Steelers against the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France. This performance marks a triumphant return to the iconic stadium for Burna Boy, who last year became the first African artist to headline a solo concert there.
Reflecting on the milestone, Burna Boy expressed his excitement about representing African music during this historic moment in Paris. The NFL's expansion into international markets is growing, with seven international halftime shows planned for the season, including appearances by artists like Ricky Martin and Ayra Starr.
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