Nigerian singer Burna Boy has delivered a high-energy performance at the halftime show of the National Football League’s (NFL) first regular-season game in France, entertaining fans at the Stade de France in Paris.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Grammy-winning artiste performed on Sunday during the matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints, thrilling spectators with songs from his catalogue, including ‘Ye’, ‘On The Low’ and ‘Last Last’.
According to TheCable, Burna Boy commanded the stage with his energetic performance and characteristic stage presence, drawing reactions from fans at the stadium.
The performance marked another major international appearance for the singer, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, and further highlighted the growing presence of Nigerian music on global entertainment platforms.
Ahead of the show, Burna Boy expressed excitement about returning to the Stade de France, where he made history in April 2025 as the first African artiste to headline a solo concert at the venue.
“If it is anything like my shows, like the last time I was here? Then, it would be amazing,” he said.
The singer’s appearance formed part of the NFL’s 2026 international programme, which featured seven halftime performances across seven countries and four continents.
The Paris game saw the Steelers defeat the Saints 16–10, marking the first time the NFL staged a regular-season fixture in France.
Burna Boy has continued to establish himself as one of Africa’s leading musical exports, with albums including ‘African Giant’, ‘Twice As Tall’, ‘Love, Damini’ and ‘I Told Them’.
He won the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album in 2021 for ‘Twice As Tall’ and has performed at several major international sporting events, including the NBA All-Star Game and the UEFA Champions League final kickoff show.
