Burna Boy Set to Perform at NFL Paris Halftime Show
Burna Boy is set to perform at the halftime show of an NFL regular-season game in Paris, adding another major international stage to the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer’s growing global profile.
The Nigerian superstar has been selected to headline the halftime entertainment at the NFL’s first regular-season game in Paris.
The game is scheduled for October 25, 2026, at the Stade de France.
Burna Boy Takes Nigerian Music to the NFL
Burna Boy’s appearance will provide another major international platform for Nigerian music and Afrobeats as the genre continues to gain a wider audience around the world.
The singer previously became the first African artist to headline the Stade de France in 2025, making his return to the venue another significant moment in his international career.
The NFL has expanded its international schedule and is using major global music acts as part of its entertainment programme around games outside the United States.
Burna Boy is part of a wider international entertainment lineup for the league’s 2026 international season.
A Major Global Stage
The NFL’s decision to feature Burna Boy at its Paris game comes as Nigerian artists continue to secure major performance opportunities outside Africa.
His appearance at the Stade de France will give Afrobeats another opportunity to reach a large international sports audience.
The performance will also add to Burna Boy’s growing list of appearances at major global venues, following his previous performances across Europe, North America and Africa.
For Nigerian music fans, the NFL Paris halftime show represents another high-profile moment for Afrobeats on the international stage, with Burna Boy set to bring his sound to one of the biggest sporting audiences in the world.
