Burna Boy was among the trio of Nigerian musical stars to perform an Afrobeats-themed halftime show at the 2023 NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 19.
Burna Boy was among the trio of Nigerian musical stars to perform an Afrobeats-themed halftime show at the 2023 NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 19.
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The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer performed hits including "Last Last" and "Alone."
The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer performed hits including "Last Last" and "Alone."
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Following Burna Boy, Rema performed "Calm Down," which is currently enjoying chart-topping success, featuring Selena Gomez.
Following Burna Boy, Rema performed "Calm Down," which is currently enjoying chart-topping success, featuring Selena Gomez.
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The 22-year-old rapper, singer and musician first rose to prominence in 2019 with his hit "Dumbei."
The 22-year-old rapper, singer and musician first rose to prominence in 2019 with his hit "Dumbei."
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Fellow Nigerian star Tems closed out the show, fresh off her first Grammy win and an Academy Award nomination.
Fellow Nigerian star Tems closed out the show, fresh off her first Grammy win and an Academy Award nomination.
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Tems performed a medley of her hits including "Crazy Tings" and "Higher."
Tems performed a medley of her hits including "Crazy Tings" and "Higher."
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The halftime show also honored current and former NBA legends Karl Malone (left), LeBron James (center), and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (right). It was a "dream" to perform on the NBA's biggest stage, Burna Boy said after the show.
The halftime show also honored current and former NBA legends Karl Malone (left), LeBron James (center), and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (right). It was a "dream" to perform on the NBA's biggest stage, Burna Boy said after the show.
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