Nigerian Afrobeat star, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, professionally recognized as Burna Boy, has made history as the first Nigerian to present an award at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
He made history after handing out the 2026 Sócrates Award to English footballer, Bukayo Saka.
Burna offered the award to Saka on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Palladium Theatre in London, UK.
Speaking about his soccer academy earlier than the award presentation, the singer acknowledged, “Hopefully, inshallah, at some point I’ll come again right here to see considered one of my folks getting an award in Ballon d’Or.”
The singer attended the ceremony after his halftime present efficiency at the 2026 National Football League in Paris.
Burna’s look at the Ballon d’Or ceremony after his efficiency with Shakira at the FIFA World Cup closing provides to his rising presence at main worldwide sporting occasions.
DAILY POST stories that Burna Boy launched his soccer academy in Lagos, Nigeria, in August 2024.
