Nigerian musicians have taken Afrobeats worldwide. Here is a comprehensive list of the specific football events featuring their performances:


- ​2Baba performed during the 2010 World Cup closing ceremony festivities celebrating the end of the tournament
- Davido performed live at the 2022 World Cup closing ceremony ahead of the final match
- Kizz Daniel and Patoranking performed at the official FIFA Fan Festival concert events during the 2022 WC
- Burna Boy became the first African artist to perform at the UEFA Champions League Final kickoff show in 2023
- During the ​2023 Ballon d'Or Ceremony, Rema performed his global hit "Calm Down" live in front of the world's top football stars
- ​In 2026 WC, Burna Boy performed the official tournament anthem Dai Dai alongside Shakira during the opening ceremony in Mexico While ​Rema headlined the United States opening ceremony
- Still in 2026 WC, Davido performed at the official FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles
Naija 🇳🇬 to the world!!!
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