Nigeria [VIDEO] Adekunle Gold Shines at Ballon d’Or, Meets Van Dijk and Guardiola’s Daughter

The Digest:

Nigerian music star Adekunle Gold brought Afrobeats flair to the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, sharing moments with football icons including Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Pep Guardiola’s daughter. The singer’s presence continued a tradition of Nigerian influence at the event, following Rema’s 2023 performance and recent nominations for Super Falcons stars.

Key Points:

• Adekunle Gold attended the Ballon d’Or awards at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
• He was photographed embracing Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk.
• The singer also interacted with Maria, the daughter of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
• His appearance follows Rema’s 2023 performance at the same event.
• Van Dijk has previously expressed his fandom for Nigerian music artists.
• Adekunle Gold is a known Manchester United supporter and football enthusiast.
• The event also featured Super Falcons’ Chiamaka Nnadozie and coach Justin Madugu.

The crossover highlights the growing cultural synergy between Nigerian music and global football, where artists and athletes increasingly share the spotlight on international stages.

Sources: Soccernet.ng

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