Grammy’s Award-winning singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu better known as Burna Boy will co-headline the 2023 UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Champions League Final Kick-Off Show.
According to the information made available on UEFA Champions League website, the kick-off show is slated to hold at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday, 10th June.
Burna Boy 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 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!”
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.”
Taking to his social media pages, Burna Boy made the big win announcement with a picture of his face shining wide and his teeth with braces.
Captioning the photo, he wrote: June 10th, 2023.
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