Burna Boy made history in February 2023 by becoming the first Nigerian artist to headline the NBA All-Star Game halftime show, delivering a high-energy medley in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Shakira boasts a deeply established legacy with association football culture, having performed official anthems for the FIFA World Cup across three separate global tournaments in 2006, 2010, and 2014.
Global Anthems and Sporting Stages
Her iconic 2010 track ’Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)’ remains the official tournament song for the FIFA World Cup held in South Africa, cementing her status as a powerhouse in sports entertainment.
Meanwhile, Burna Boy captured a Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album with ’Twice as Tall’ in March 2021, establishing his absolute dominance on international charts well before December 31, 2024.