VIDEO: Moment Rema shook hands with Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, others while performing “Calm Down” at 2023 Ballon D’Or awards

Popular Nigerian Afrobeats singer Rema stole the spotlight at the 2023 Ballon d’Or event held at the prestigious Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France.

The occasion, which celebrated the world’s most talented footballers and teams, witnessed Rema making history as the first Afrobeats singer to perform at the renowned awards ceremony.

The 2023 Ballon d’Or, one of football’s most prestigious events, was a night to remember, but it was Rema’s electrifying performance that left the audience in awe.

The young singer, known for his blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B, delivered an unforgettable rendition of his hit song, ‘Calm Down,’ to an appreciative and captivated audience.

Attendees at the event, including top footballers, were left in awe-struck silence as Rema graced the stage and set the atmosphere ablaze.

Rema’s performance at the Ballon d’Or was nothing short of historic, marking a significant moment for both the Afrobeats genre and the music industry as a whole.

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