By Ayo Onikoyi
Burna Boy has made history again as he is set to perform at the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show tonight set to take place at the New York New Jersey Stadium before the second half of the 2026 World Cup final.
The African Giant will share the stage with global stars including Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, renowned Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the celebrated PS22 Chorus in a performance expected to be watched by billions of viewers across the world
The Grammy Award-winning Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy has described his inclusion in the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show as a proud moment not only for himself but for Africa and the global Afrobeats movement.
For the “Last Last” hitmaker, the opportunity represents another milestone in a career that has consistently broken barriers for African music on the global stage.
