Nigerian music stars Burna Boy, Tems and Rema will headline the world’s biggest sporting event, the 2023 National Basketball Association (NBA) halftime show, with Afrobeats-themed performances.
As of 2022, there were 19 Nigerians in the NBA, but this would be the first time any Nigerian artiste would perform at the NBA halftime Show.
The incredible line-up of three Nigerian superstars drew the attention of Afrobeats lovers.
Leading one of the Allstars teams (Team Giannis) is Greek-NIgerian -Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo (Adetokunbo), popularly known as Giannis, “the greek freak’’ and in reserve is American- Nigerian Basketball player Edrice Femi “Bam” Adebayo.
Performing the halftime show at the 2023 #NBAAllStar Game… @burnaboy!
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Performing the halftime show at the 2023 #NBAAllStar Game… @heisrema!
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