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  "id": 8237944,
  "title": "Burna Boy to headline halftime show at 2026 NFL Paris game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/burna-boy-to-headline-halftime-show-at-2026-nfl-paris-game-8237944",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T11:33:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/burna-boy-to-headline-halftime-show-at-2026-nfl-paris-game/"
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  "account": "Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy is set to headline the halftime show at the National Football League's inaugural regular-season game in Paris on October 25. The highly anticipated matchup features the Pittsburgh Steelers against the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France, kicking off at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. This performance marks a significant return for the artist, who previously headlined a sold-out concert at the venue in 2023. Burna Boy emphasized the importance of the opportunity to showcase African music on a global stage, stating his intention to deliver an unforgettable experience for the French crowd. The NFL's international calendar includes nine games across four continents this season, with halftime shows in Paris, Melbourne, and Rio de Janeiro, alongside seven more around the world. NFL senior director Tim Tubito praised Burna Boy as the perfect performer for the occasion, noting the city's affinity for African music. In addition to Burna Boy, the league is featuring major international acts such as Ricky Martin, Pedro Sampaio, Ayra Starr, Cage the Elephant, and The Warning on select halftime shows. Fans in Ghana and Sub-Saharan Africa can catch the game and other NFL showcases live on ESPN and ESPN2, as well as through digital streaming on NFL Game Pass on DAZN, with local broadcasts in France available through France Télévisions and beIN Sports.",
  "summary": "Grammy Award-winning international star Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the National Football League’s 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 place on October 25 at Stade de France. […]",
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        "title": "Burna Boy to Headline 2026 NFL Paris Game Halftime Show",
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        "title": "Burna Boy to headline 2026 NFL halftime show in Paris",
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        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Burna Boy to headline halftime show at 2026 NFL Paris game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/burna-boy-to-headline-halftime-show-at-2026-nfl-paris-game",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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