Afrobeats star Rema [Facebook]On Monday night, Rema, the Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, achieved a historic milestone as he graced the esteemed Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, France. “Afrobeat in Ballon d’Or, I’m truly grateful for the opportunity. Away from the music, past and present footballers graced the event as Argentine playmaker Lionel Messi bagged his 8th Ballon d’Or. The fortune I’ve had playing for the best team in the world, the best team in history. Other winners on the night included Barcelona female star Aitana Bonmati who won the women’s Ballon d’Or, Jude Bellingham, who scooped the Kopa trophy and Manchester City’s Erlin Haaland who won the Gerd Muller trophy.

Source: The Star October 31, 2023 13:12 UTC