Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, will perform the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show by Pepsi, at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday, June 10.
Gatekeepers News reports that the UEFA Champions League on its official website on Thursday.
The Grammy Award winner, who is known for his global chart-topping hit ‘Last Last,’ will bring his energy and signature soulful vibes of afrobeat to millions of fans before the biggest club fixture in football gets underway.
UEFA quoted Burna Boy as saying, “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!”
This is the seventh year the UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show by Pepsi – formerly known as the UEFA Champions League Opening Ceremony – unites music, sport, and culture through a show-stopping performance.
Other co-headliner for this year’s UCL Final Kick-Off Show by Pepsi will be announced soon.
UEFA Marketing Director, Guy-Laurent Epstein, said, “The UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show is a significant part of our joint efforts with Pepsi, providing an incredible opportunity to reach new and younger audiences with some of the biggest names and rising stars in music. We’re excited to showcase a line-up of talented artists at this season’s final in Istanbul in what is sure to be an energetic and memorable performance.”
