Nigerian music star, Rema delivered a mesmerizing performance at the 2023 Ballon d’Or event held in Paris on Monday night.
The Afrobeat artist, dressed in a black designer suit, showcased his musical prowess with a captivating rendition of his hit track, “Calm Down,” at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris.
The audience, which included football stars like Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Eden Hazard, Erling Halaand, David Beckham, and others, applauded the Afrobeat singer.
Rema’s historic appearance marked a significant milestone as the first Afrobeats artist to grace the Ballon d’Or awards stage, highlighting his remarkable success in the year 2023.
In response to his unforgettable performance, the Ballon d’Or organizers took to their official Twitter page, stating, “CALM DOWN! @heisrema takes the stage at the Ballon d’Or! #ballondor”
Watch the video below:
CALM DOWN!@heisrema takes on the stage of the Ballon d’Or! 🎵#ballondor pic.twitter.com/EPidcd8ZMQ
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 30, 2023
Rema performing Calm Down at Ballon D’or ceremony in France🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/O5HdrJeYjq
— BASITO (@itzbasito) October 30, 2023
KanyiDaily recalls that Rema recently claimed that his fellow musicians are emulating his musical style without giving him credit.