Rema becomes first Nigerian to perform at a Ballon d’Or event

Divine Ikubor, the Nigerian Afrobeat sensation widely recognized as Rema, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Nigerian artist to perform at the esteemed Ballon d’Or event.

At the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony held in Paris, France, on Monday night, the 23-year-old artist delivered a captivating performance. Rema mesmerized the audience with his rendition of the popular track ‘Calm Down.’

The award organizers shared a clip of his electrifying performance via their verified X handle with the caption; “Calm Down!

“@heisrema takes on the stage of the Ballon d’Or!”