Burna Boy, winner of a Grammy Award, will be one of the headlining acts at the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show presented by Pepsi, which will take place at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday, June 10.
On Thursday, this information was made public on the website for the UEFA Champions League.
Before the biggest club fixture in football gets underway, the Nigerian star will bring his energy and signature soulful vibes of afrobeat to millions of fans around the world. He is known for his song “Last Last,” which topped the charts everywhere it was released.
As a person who follows football extremely closely, I can tell you that the UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of the sport. Because of this, I couldn’t be more thrilled to be performing on the Pepsi stage at the final of this year’s competition.
You probably already know that I’ll be bringing the vibes and making some magic in Istanbul because music and football are the best things that can ever be combined.
The rest of the world isn’t prepared for what’s in store for them!” Burna Boy was the subject of a quote from UEFA.
The UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show by Pepsi, now in its seventh year, was formerly known as the UEFA Champions League Opening Ceremony.
This spectacular performance brings together music, sports, and culture in a way that is truly unforgettable. The identity of the event’s second co-headliner will be revealed very soon.
Guy-Laurent Epstein, director of marketing for UEFA, stated that “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.”