According to reports, Burna Boy will receive up to $2 million for his appearance in the UEFA Champions League final on June 10 at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul.
The Brazilian musical sensation Anitta and the Nigerian Afrobeat superstar will co-headline Europe’s most coveted club championship, according to UEFA.
According to speculations, Burna Boy will follow up his performance at the 2023 NBA All-Star weekend halftime show by being the first African to ever perform in the Champions League final.
Born ‘Damini Ogulu,’ Burna is the first solo African artist to sell out Madison Square Garden in the United States and has also done it at the O2 Arena in the United Kingdom.
Over 74,000 spectators will be present to see Manchester City battle Italian team Inter Milan for their first Champions League trophy. Burna Boy will perform in front of them.