It quickly became a significant topic on the internet when the popular Afrobeat musician and songwriter stepped in at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony.
He wasn’t just another guest; it was Afrobeat represented as the world football elites and other prominent individuals gathered. Adekunle Gold arrived in an outfit by Louis Vuitton and an expensive wrist watch from vanquart.
The Ballon d’Or ceremony is an exceptional event celebrated annually to honor players with the best performance.
However, the well-known Afrobeat artist Adekunle Gold, who made an appearance at the event, showed and expressed how excited he was on his Twitter page.
First Afrobeat Artist to Attend the Ballon d’Or Ceremony
Afrobeat’s presence at the Ballon d’Or is growing. In 2023, Rema became the first Afrobeat artist to attend and perform at the ceremony. He wasn’t just present, he made the whole event more entertaining with his performance of “Calm Down.”
The song, featuring Selena Gomez, surpassed over a billion streams, and his performance at the Ballon d’Or became the talk of the internet. Rema is also the youngest Nigerian artist to win a Grammy Award.
Fans’ and Influencer’s Reactions to Adekunle Gold’s Presence at the 2025 Ballon d’Or Event
At this year’s ceremony, reactions to Adekunle Gold’s appearance were mixed. An influencer expressed disappointment with his outfit.
While another praised his love for football. Fans also celebrated him as a proud Manchester United supporter.
Mars Candy Adekunle Gold looking glamorous at the #ballondor tonight He’s love for football is undeniable If you ask me I think he should be sponsoring street footballers to play in European clubs just like Burna Boy is doing I bet he’ll be making good money
Ayoade Sodiq But non of the ManU players was nominated. I love your energy bro
Winners of the 2025 Ballon d’Or
- Aitana Bonmatí- Ballon d’Or Féminin
- Lamine Yamal- Kopa Trophy
- Viktor Gyökeres- Gerd Müller Trophy
- Ousmane Dembélé- Ballon d’Or
- Paris Saint-Germain F.C.- Club of the year
- Fundación Xana- Socrates Award
- Gianluigi Donnarumma- Yashin Trophy
- Arsenal W.F.C.- Women’s Club of the Year
- Sarina Wiegman- Women’s Coach of the year
- Hannah Hampton- Women’s Yashin Trophy
- Ewa Pajor- Women’s Gerd Müller Tr…
- Vicky López- Women’s Kopa Trophy
- Luis Enrique- Men’s Coach of the Year
