‘AS A KID, I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO PLAY IN THE NBA’ – BURNA BOY
By Adeniyi Onaara
Nigerian megastar Burna Boy has claimed that he has always wanted to play in the NBA in the United States.
Burna Boy said in a courtside interview before the NBA All-Star game in Utah on Sunday, February 19, 2023, that he used to dream of playing in the NBA when he was younger.
Burna Boy revealed before his performance at the halftime show that he hoped to play in the NBA one day, but he got to perform at the NBA All-Star Game instead, so he figured he made it after all.
The Grammy-winner was joined by Nigerian superstars Rema and Tems in an Afrobeats-themed halftime show that was watched by fans from around the world.
The trio dazzled fans with a selection of their hit singles in what was a big night for Nigerian music.
While Burna Boy’s dream of playing basketball professionally did not come true, he has become one of the most popular African artists, with his songs reaching people all over the world.
In 2022, he released his sixth studio album, ‘Love, Damini,’ which included the international breakthrough single ‘Last Last’.
The album garnered him his third Grammy nomination for Best Word Album, while ‘Last Last’ was also nominated for Best Worldwide Performance.
His half-time performance follows several sold-out gigs across the world in 2022, including one at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
The hitmaker is set to make history by becoming the first African musician to perform at the 60,000-capacity London Stadium on June 3rd, 2023 as he continues his ‘Love Damini’ world tour.
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