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Afrobeats take centre stage at 2023 NBA All-star game as Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema entertain fans (Videos)
It was a celebratory night for Nigerian music as Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems dazzled fans with wonderful performances at the 2023 NBA All-star game.
On Sunday, 20th February 2023, the NBA all-star game took place in Salt City Utah where superstars from both conferences squared up for a thrilling match to raise funds for charity.
Watching the electrifying performances of Team Lebron and Team Giannis was not the only highlight of the Night. Nigerian international sensations Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema also shared the spotlight as they thrilled fans in what was an Afrobeats-themed performance.
Burna Boy was introduced by Toronto Raptor’s Cameroonian star Pascal Siakam. The Nigerian megastar opened the show with an exciting performance of ‘Anybody’ while being backed up by his captivating Outsiders Band.
Performing next was Rema who thrilled spectators with his global smash record ‘Calm Down’ before delivering an impressive rendition of his new single ‘Holiday’.
Rema performing Calm down and Holiday at the NBA halftime show
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Tems dazzled listeners with her class and stage presence as she performed her hit singles ‘Free Mind’ and ‘Higher’ before closing with ‘Essence’.
Tems performing “Free Mind” & “Essence” at the Halftime show #NBAAllStar
— TXT (@txt_mag) February 20, 2023pic.twitter.com/Z1vphkGbPE
Burna Boy returned to close the show with a brilliant rendition of his smash hits ‘YE’ and ‘Last Last’. A performance that further proved his mettle as one of the world’s best-performing acts.
Burnaboy performed at the @NBA afrobeat-themed halftime show.
— Pulse Nigeria (@PulseNigeria247) February 20, 2023
GREATNESS
On what was an exciting night, the all-star match was won by Team Giannis by 184 points to Team Lebron’s 175. Surely, the performances of the Nigerian trio will linger in the memories of fans as they look forward to the 2024 NBA all-star game set to take place in Indianapolis.
Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.
She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others
