Nigerian music star Burna Boy joined England’s national women’s football team in celebrating their UEFA Women’s Euro Championship win with a live performance at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.
The Grammy-winning artist performed his hit single For My Hand, featuring British singer Ed Sheeran, during the victory parade honoring the Lionesses’ triumph over Spain.
England retained their European title after defeating Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw in extra time. Thousands of fans gathered outside the palace to celebrate the team’s back-to-back championships.
Burna Boy’s appearance energized the crowd of over 100,000 people and was met with enthusiastic reactions from both players and coaching staff, including head coach Sarina Wiegman.
The performance marked another milestone for the Nigerian singer, whose international profile continues to rise through high-profile global events.
In 2023, Burna Boy made history as the first African artist to perform at a UEFA Champions League final, headlining the Kick Off Show alongside Brazilian pop star Anitta.
His participation in both the Champions League final and the Lionesses’ Euro celebration reflects his growing influence in sports entertainment on the global stage.
The English Football Association said the parade aimed to honor not just the team’s performance, but the growing popularity of women’s football across the UK.
Neither Burna Boy nor Ed Sheeran has commented publicly on the performance, but clips from the event have gone viral across social media platforms.
