Nigerian afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, known by his stage name Rema, has etched his name into the annals of history as the first African artiste to perform at the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony. The 23-year-old artist made this momentous appearance at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony held in Paris, France, on Monday night.
Rema took to the stage to captivate the audience with a performance of his hit song, ‘Calm Down.’ The young star showcased his electrifying stage presence and undeniable talent to an international audience at the heart of the football world.
CALM DOWN!@heisrema takes on the stage of the Ballon d’Or! 🎵#ballondor pic.twitter.com/EPidcd8ZMQ
— Ballon d'Or #ballondor (@ballondor) October 30, 2023
The official Ballon d’Or social media accounts shared a clip of Rema’s captivating performance, exclaiming, “Calm Down! @heisrema takes on the stage of the Ballon d’Or!”